Official Address to the 2026/2027 Cohort of First-Year Students by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Erick Nyambedha
Maseno University Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Erick O. Nyambedha, Calls on New Students to Embrace Discipline and Academic Excellence
In his opening remarks, he has challenged the institution's newly admitted students to anchor their University experience in discipline, commitment, and academic excellence from the outset.
Speaking during the orientation programme at the Maseno University Graduation Square, Prof. Nyambedha welcomed the freshmen to the institution and congratulated them on securing admission.
He urged the new students to approach their studies with seriousness, stressing that academic success is built on hard work, discipline, and personal responsibility. He encouraged them to attend lectures consistently, engage meaningfully with their lecturers, and make full use of the academic resources and support systems available on campus.
He reminded the freshmen that University life brings with it greater freedom — and, in equal measure, greater responsibility. He called on them to familiarize themselves with, and strictly adhere to, the University's rules and regulations, noting that discipline underpins a conducive environment for both learning and personal growth.
He further urged students to conduct themselves with respect, integrity, and accountability in their interactions with peers, staff, and the wider university community, noting that the choices they make now will shape their academic and professional futures.
Beyond the lecture hall, he encouraged freshmen to explore the diverse opportunities available at Maseno University — including research, innovation, leadership, sports, and cultural and co-curricular activities — describing them as vital to nurturing well-rounded graduates.
The orientation programme is designed to introduce new students to the University's academic environment, policies, support structures, and expectations as they begin their studies. Maseno University has consistently placed academic excellence, discipline, and holistic student development at the core of the student experience.
Prof. Nyambedha closed his remarks by urging the freshmen to stay focused, work diligently, and make the most of their time at Maseno University
