Kaimosi University to Strengthen its Curriculum Development to Address National and Global Challenges

By Wakhungu Andaje

The management of Kaimosi Friends University in Vihiga County is working on how to develop its curriculum to advance research both at the national and global levels.

The Prime Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora affairs Musalia Mudavadi while meeting with the management of the university led by Professor Thomas Kurgat, the deputy vice chancellor for administration, finance and development, they agreed on the need to explore ways of strengthening curriculum development and advancing research that will address pressing national and global health challenges.

The team further presented a proposal for facility allocation at the Vokoli complex in Sabatia constituency, aimed at enhancing healthcare workforce training and establishing a center of excellence.

Prime cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi and other locals admire the water pond at the Mungoma caves in vihiga county

Mudavadi said that once actualized, the centre will be expected to drive innovation in healthcare delivery through teaching, research, and meaningful community engagement. 

“This initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to ensuring all Kenyans access quality and affordable healthcare while also nurturing solutions that are locally grounded and globally relevant.” he observed.

The leader was further briefed on the university’s strategic plan, which proposes its collaboration with government, industry, and international institutions to expand opportunities across the health sector and other disciplines.

Also present were board members from Moi girls Vokoli, led by the Principal, Hellen Mabese Luhangala. At the same time Musalia has promised to ensure that the Mungoma caves in Vihiga County is gazzetted as a national heritage that will see it becoming a tourism destination site.

He spoke during his tour to the site where he assured the surrounding community of the government’s commitment to safeguard and elevate the Mungoma Caves into a recognized national shrine, positioning them not only as a treasured heritage site but also as a picnic and tourism destination for both local and foreign visitors.

The Prime cabinet secretary said he will engage the ministries of tourism and wildlife, and sports, culture and heritage, to broker an advancing proposal to establish a clear development framework.

The Mungoma caves in Vihiga County, is regarded as the womb and sacred shrine of the Maragoli people, fondly known as “Hango Humulogoli”, the home of Mulogoli, the legendary founder and hero of the Maragoli community.

Prime cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi at the Mungoma caves when he toured the site

The caves are a striking natural marvel, formed by massive boulders packed together to create winding hollow passages within. 

“We are proud of these caves as stepping inside feels like entering a mythical underworld, rich with history, folklore, and the spiritual identity of the Maragoli people it gives a special nostalgic feeling, it is truly a sight that invites reflection and appreciation, he explained.

He said with its gazzettment, it will focus on improving road access, power connectivity, and water supply, at the same time empowering the local community to unlock economic opportunities that will enable the area being transformed into a vibrant and sustainable heritage destination.