Amref International University (AMIU) held its sixth graduation ceremony on Friday while officially launching its state-of-the-art Northlands Campus in Ruiru, Nairobi — a major step in expanding access to quality health education in the region.
The event was officiated by former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, representing Kenya’s Fourth President H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta. In a show of support for health education, President Kenyatta awarded 10 fully funded scholarships to outstanding students pursuing careers in the health sciences.
Over 400 graduates were conferred with degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various health-related fields. The ceremony was held under the theme “Localising Innovations to Strengthen Primary Health Care in Africa.”
In remarks delivered on his behalf, President Kenyatta praised AMIU for championing homegrown solutions to the continent’s health challenges.
“This campus will be instrumental in equipping our communities with locally driven solutions. It is an affirmation of your commitment to localising innovation to strengthen primary health care across Africa,” read part of his speech.
The Northlands Campus is a flagship investment in health sciences education. It features modern laboratories, advanced learning spaces, an innovation hub, and a world-class library. The facility aims to grow AMIU’s capacity from 2,000 to 10,000 students, supporting both physical and virtual learning.
Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa, emphasized the need for Africa-led institutions to drive education and healthcare reforms across the continent.
“We cherish our alliances—global, regional, and local. It is through collaboration that we can build sustainable, contextually relevant education models,” he said.
Funded through philanthropic support, including a significant contribution from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and sustained backing from the Kenyatta family, the new campus is expected to position AMIU as a regional hub for health education, research, and innovation.
AMIU Vice Chancellor Prof. Joachim Osur reaffirmed the university’s commitment to delivering quality, affordable, and relevant education rooted in African realities.
“We have strengthened our focus on community-based learning to ensure education is embedded in real-life health contexts,” he said.
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Amref International University was founded in 2017 as a premier Pan-African institution dedicated to advancing health sciences education. It focuses on training, research, and health sciences extension, with a strong emphasis on promotive, preventive, rehabilitative, and palliative health. It offers a wide range of postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma, certificate, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, equipping future health professionals with the skills needed to address Africa’s evolving health challenges.
