ETTI College Holds Its 8th Graduation Ceremony

The Eldoret Technical Training Institute and Teachers Training College conducted its 8th graduation ceremony.

Speaking during the graduation ceremony Principal Dr. Albert Boss urged graduands to use the knowledge gained in school to change their livelihoods.

“First of all I want to congratulate the 2200 students who have graduated today and I wish you all the best in all your endeavors, what I can advice you is to use the knowledge you have to change your livelihoods,” said the ETTI principal.

He advised students to continue with their education in the future.
“Graduands I urge you to use ETTI as a stepping stone to continue with your education since Diploma or Certificate is not enough,” he added.

During the graduation ceremony, 2200 students were awarded Diplomas, Certificates.

“It takes a great deal of courage to surrender and to face something that we fear, but you must remember that you won’t be part of this ceremony if your lecturer thought that you are not prepared to face the challenges of reality,” he said.

“There will also come a time in your lives when you have to decide who you want to be, you can choose to oneself or you may also decide to be like someone you admire. If you decide to prosper by being yourself, never hesitate to show the world what you can do and when you choose to be someone else make sure that you choose that person wisely,” the ETTI principal added.

Dr. Boss said that anything they choose shall leave a mark hence they should choose well in order to be a blessing to the people around them.

“We should always remember that what we will become in the future lies not on fate but on the decisions that we make,” he added.

Deputy Principal Mr. Chepsat Kiplagat Hosea congratulated graduands and wished them in their future endeavors.
“I am sure you would agree that education at ETTI is like no other since we have offered an authentic learning environment, leveraging the strengths of problem-based learning and various pedagogies. You are now well poised to contribute to the ever-changing economic landscape,” he said.

Deputy principal and registrar examinations Mr. Kemboi Jackson
congratulated students on their outstanding achievements.
“The school years have been challenging to say the least despite the COVID-19 madness you continue to preserve through every obstacle to meet your goal,” he said.

Chief guest Prof. Ruth Otunga congratulated graduands upon this historic moment and wished them well in their endeavors.

‘I have been associated with the college for quite some time and I am glad that the college has continued to produce quality students every year during their graduation ceremonies,’ noted the Chief Guest.