Zetech University Rallies Students for Climate Action, Justice, and Reform Amid National Strain
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By John Kariuki
Zetech University has positioned itself at the forefront of national transformation, using education as a catalyst for justice, climate action, and youth empowerment in response to growing economic challenges and political discontent.
At a high-impact engagement on campus, Zetech Vice Chancellor Prof. Njenga Mûnene and Prof. Mike Kuria, CEO of the Commission for Higher Education, led faculty and students in a symbolic tree planting ceremony—underscoring the university’s commitment to climate resilience and institutional responsibility.
“Universities must lead by example,” Prof. Kuria said. “We must plant trees with purpose—trees that educate, trees that heal, and trees that economically empower.”
The event comes nearly a year after youth-led anti-tax protests shook Kenya, leaving dozens of young Kenyans detained, missing, or dead. Prof. Mûnene linked these tragedies to deeper governance failures, calling for moral courage and visionary leadership from Kenya’s academic institutions.
“Zetech is not just about degrees,” he said. “We’re nurturing changemakers who stand for ethics, equity, and a better tomorrow.”
Prof. Kuria urged Parliament to reject proposed tax hikes in the upcoming Finance Bill, warning they would cripple recovery and deepen youth frustration. He also advocated for allocating part of Kenya’s 2% GDP research fund to universities, stressing that innovation and climate solutions must start in lecture halls and labs.
As Kenya approaches a critical political juncture, Zetech University’s message is clear: real change begins with educated, engaged, and empowered youth—planting trees, raising voices, and reclaiming the nation’s future, one bold step at a time.
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