2025-10-06
On September 24th, 2025, the Kenyatta University Confucius Institute (KUCI) hosted a lively celebration of Confucius Day, bringing together students from KBA Schools and Sukari Presbyterian School, faculty, and distinguished guests to celebrate Confucius’s enduring legacy.
The event was officially opened by Prof. Caroline Langat Thoruwa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Outreach at Kenyatta University. KUCI Local Director warmly welcomed participants, with distinguished guests including:
- Dr. Mark Mutali Chetambe – Chairman, Department of Literature, Linguistics, and Foreign Languages (representing Prof. David M. Minja, Executive Dean, School of Law, Arts, and Social Sciences)
- Prof. Leonard Kisovi – Chairman, Confucius Institute Board
- Dr. Mwangi Gachara – Confucius Institute Board Member
The celebrations featured impressive student performances in martial arts, traditional Chinese songs, and dances, showcasing their appreciation for Chinese culture. Attendees engaged in hands-on cultural workshops such as Chinese calligraphy, ink painting, paper cutting, and Chinese knotting.
A key highlight was a captivating talk by Prof. Zhou Xiaodong, Chinese Director of KUCI, who explored Confucius’s life and teachings, emphasizing their profound impact on Chinese society and their continued relevance in today’s global world.
KUCI Local Director Prof. Leonard Chacha Mwita highlighted Confucius’s global influence and virtues such as punctuality, hospitality, and social justice. Similarly, Prof. Leonard Musyoka Kisovi noted the event’s role in strengthening cultural ties between Kenya and China.
Confucius Day 2025 at Kenyatta University was a memorable occasion celebrating education, culture, and the timeless wisdom of one of history’s greatest philosophers.
Prof. Caroline Langat Thoruwa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Outreach at Kenyatta University, officially opens the event with inspiring remarks.
KUCI Local Director warmly welcomes participants to the event, setting a positive tone for the proceedings.
Dr. Mark Mutali Chetambe, Chairman of the Department of Literature, Linguistics, and Foreign Languages, represents Prof. David M. Minja, Executive Dean of the School of Law, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Prof. Leonard Kisovi, Chairman of the Confucius Institute Board, engages with attendees during the event.
KUCI students perform TAIJI(Martial arts)
Prof. Caroline Langat Thoruwa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, and Outreach), joins other dignitaries and KUCI staff for a group photo to mark the occasion.
Distinguished guests following the proceedings keen ly during the CI day Celebrations
KUCI entertain guests with song and dance