On September 19, High Commissioner Martin Ngoga visited Mount Kenya University Main Campus in Thika, Kiambu County, for a courtesy call, where he met Founder and Board of Trustees Chairman, Prof. Simon Gicharu, and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi, among others.

The High Commissioner thanked Prof. Gicharu for investing in Rwanda's education sector and commended the university's growth and impact over the years.

Last year, the former Kigali Campus of Mount Kenya University was recognised as fully-fledged university and was accredited to operate as Mount Kigali University.

On his side, Prof. Gicharu applauded Rwanda’s leadership for providing a conducive environment for investors.

“I am always impressed by how things work in Rwanda. You don’t have to meet or know anyone, the system there works,” he said.

He also reassured that he will continue investing in the country, a case in point being a soon-to-be-completed Kigali Paramount Hotel which will be a regional training centre of excellence for the university’s school of hospitality and tourism.

The High Commissioner welcomed the news, noting that it aligns with the country’s vision to position itself as a thriving MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) hub.

Meanwhile, the High Commissioner also met 34 Rwandan students at the university, where he among other things encouraged them to work hard in their studies and to maintain good reputation that reflect Rwandan values.