The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has received the Vice-Chancellor of the Management University of Africa (MUA), Kenya, Professor Washington Okeyo who is on a visit to UCC.

During the meeting, Prof. Okeyo said MUA was committed to enhancing its academic excellence by boosting its programmes and was keen on establishing academic collaborations. 

According to him, MUA was granted a charter by Kenyan President William Ruto in May 2024, making it an independent degree-granting institution.

Prof. Okeyo, accompanied by the management staff of the University, said MUA had demonstrated its preparedness to nurture scholars, innovate in research, and contribute significantly to Kenya's intellectual and human capital.

To that end, he stressed that the MUA was ready to partner with UCC in joint conferences, faculty and student exchange programmes, and joint research among others.

Vice-Chancellor of UCC (middle) with the Pro VC-UCC, Prof. Rosemond Boohene (in red), Ag. Director of Public Affairs-UCC, Mr Kwabena Antwi Konadu (first from left) and the Kenyan delegation in a photo

In response, Prof. Boampong congratulated the MUA on attaining the Kenyan Presidential Charter and expressed the hope that the MUA would work hard to justify the Charter granted it.

He said that education knows no boundaries and international collaboration was essential for knowledge advancement and the development of societies.

The Vice-Chancellor, therefore, assured Prof. Oyeko and his accompanying delegation that UCC would collaborate with the MUA so it delivers value to its students.

Prof. Boampong used the occasion to tout the success chalked up by UCC in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and expressed his hope for continued development and growth in the academic relations between the two institutions to fulfill their mutual aspirations.

They also exchanged views on some educational issues of mutual interest.

Present at the meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of UCC were the Pro VC, Prof. Rosemond Boohene and the Ag. Director of Public Affairs, Mr Kwabena Antwi Konadu.

With the MUA Vice-Chancellor were Colans Maranga, Deputy Assistant Manager at MUA; Joya Thain, PhD candidate-MUA; Dr. Samuel Thiango Munga, Lecturer-MUA; Dr. Domeniter Naomi Konhula, Senior Lecturer-MUA, Nambui Njogo, Librarian-MUA, and some students.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC