East African Christian College (EACC), a university rooted in Christian values, has awarded degrees to 264 students who successfully completed their studies across various academic disciplines. Among them were 11 students who specialized in Nursing and Midwifery—fields seen as critical to strengthening Rwanda’s healthcare system.
This graduation ceremony, the first of its kind to be held at the Masaka campus, was marked by celebration and reflection, as students, faculty, and guests looked ahead to the graduates’ future impact.
Of the 264 graduates, 147 were male and 117 were female. The inclusion of students trained in Nursing and Midwifery represents a key step toward addressing urgent workforce needs in Rwanda’s health sector.
Christian Values at the Heart of Future Impact
Throughout the event, speakers emphasized the importance of Christian ethics and values as guiding principles for the graduates as they enter their professional lives. Dr. Papias Malimba Musafiri, the Vice Chancellor of EACC, affirmed the university’s commitment to producing graduates who combine academic excellence with moral integrity.
“It is deeply meaningful to witness students graduate with specialized skills that are highly needed in the job market. We trust that they will contribute to national development while also becoming ambassadors of God’s values in their respective fields,” said Dr. Musafiri.
Turning Knowledge into Tangible Change
One graduate expressed joy and readiness to begin making a positive impact, saying: “I’m truly happy to have completed my studies. My goal now is to apply what I’ve learned in meaningful and practical ways in everyday life.”
Archbishop Dr. Laurent Mbanda, the head of the Anglican Church in Rwanda, encouraged the graduates to bring about positive transformation in their communities and beyond.
“We expect these graduates to be agents of change wherever they go—within their families, communities, and the nation. They have the opportunity to become instruments of development and living examples of Christian witness,” he said.
HEC Encourages Professionalism and Innovation
Dr. Theoneste Ndikubwimana, Director of Academic Affairs at the Higher Education Council (HEC), urged the graduates to uphold professionalism and contribute fresh ideas to the workforce.
“We call on graduates to prioritize professionalism, fulfill their duties with excellence, and become sources of innovation—not just in Rwanda but across Africa,” he said.
The event was attended by proud parents, government officials, educators, and university partners. It served as a celebration of academic achievement and a hopeful reminder of how quality education, grounded in values, can fuel sustainable national progress.
East African Christian College Awards Degrees to 264 Graduates, Including 11 in Nursing and Midwifery
