University of Embu scoops best performing state varsity award
The University of Embu has scooped the best performing public university status for two years in a row.
It is also scored 1.9290 enough to be named the overall runners-up after the National Irrigation Board, which emerged the best performing state corporation in the 2020-2021 financial year with a score of 1.8890.
According to the 2020-21 financial year evaluations report, the university's achievements were attained through excellent financial stewardship and discipline.
University Education and Research PS Simon Nabukwesi applauded the institution for its continued infrastructural development, which has among other developments geared the university towards the milestones.
Nabukwesi spoke on Friday during a courtesy visit to the institution.
"I want to thank this university for the prudence in managing resources including savings. This has enabled them to set up lecture theatres as a separate project, to complement what the government is offering for infrastructure development," he said.
The University of Embu has set up solar panels, which saves up to Sh120,000 per month in electricity bills.
These savings have contributed to setting up lecture theatres with a capacity of 600 learners.
