The Presbyterian University of East Africa has been given a letter of interim authority.

Speaking when he joined faithful for a Sunday service at PCEA St Andrew’s Church in Nairobi, on Sunday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the Government was satisfied with the progress made by the university to meet required standards.

The President urged the university’s leadership to continue implementing recommendations made by the Government, adding that by doing so the  university would become a centre of knowledge, science, innovation and research as was intended by its founders.

“Your commitment to establish the Presbyterian University of East Africa as a top notch institution of higher learning is reflective of your enduring spirit and action to progress the training of our people. The Government of Kenya is cognisant of these efforts and commends you,” said Uhuru.

Julius Guantai Mwambai, the moderator of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa, delivered the sermon in which he challenged Kenyans to work towards building a strong and stable nation.