The African Talent University (TATU) has officially opened its doors to students seeking degree, diploma and TVET programmes after receiving an Interim Charter through a Letter of Interim Authority (LIA).
Speaking to the press on Thursday at the institution’s precincts, founder and sponsor Prof. Humphrey Oborah said the university has already commenced its May intake, urging prospective students to apply without delay.
“We are not going to start tomorrow but now, with the May intake ongoing. All students who want to join should register with us. We have organised everything, including access to government loans,” said Oborah.
He described the Interim Charter as more than institutional approval, terming it a validation of a new direction in education aligned with Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
“The Interim Charter is therefore not just an institutional approval, it is validation of a new direction in education. When the Cabinet Secretary for Education issued the LIA, he expressed confidence that TATU would help address gaps within the CBC/CBE system,” he said.
Oborah noted that the university aims to produce solution-oriented graduates equipped with practical skills rather than theoretical knowledge alone.
“TATU is designed to produce not just graduates who describe problems, but individuals who solve them. This is not the end of a journey; it is the beginning of an education revolution,” he added.
He revealed that the institution has partnered with international universities to offer a wide range of programmes from diploma to master’s level. The university will also conduct learner assessments before placement to align students with their natural abilities and talents.
Oborah further emphasised the need to nurture talent and recognise prior experience, noting that TATU seeks to provide flexible learning pathways for individuals who may not fit into traditional academic progression.
