The University of Nairobi hosted its annual Compassion Day on Tuesday, 26th March, at the prestigious Taifa Hall. The program brought together esteemed guests, stakeholders, and well-wishers to offer a helping hand and support to the needy and academically bright students at the university.
The university has long been committed to supporting its needy students through the Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with various partners. At the moment, the institution boasts over 5,000 needy students who are at risk of dropping out due to challenges in meeting their financial needs, including school fees, accommodation, catering, upkeep, and material needs.
Recognizing the urgent need to secure alternative sources of support for these students, the University of Nairobi continues to explore different ways to improve the lives of its students while on campus. Among them is supporting each other while in campus, Prof. Solomon Derese who is the university Compassion Day Vice Chair made an appeal to the university's both internal and international stakeholders to contribute to the university Compassion Fund Kitty to support our needy students because charity must begin at home
One of the key areas of focus is psychosocial support, aimed at addressing students' mental and social well-being while at campus. Speaking during the Compassion Day, the Dean of Students Mr. Johnson Ireri Kinyua emphasized the major areas that his office, through the Compassion Program, focuses on. These include providing financial assistance, offering mentorship and counseling services, facilitating access to healthcare, and creating a conducive learning environment for all students.
Through initiatives like Compassion Day, the University of Nairobi demonstrates its commitment to supporting its students and also setting an example of solidarity and compassion for the wider community. Charity begins at home, we cannot be poor by giving. Let us support our Needy Students - Rev. Hosea Mitei, Protestants Chaplain
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