President William Ruto during the installation of  Benard Chitunga as the Chancellor of the Co-operative University of Kenya on April 30, 2025/ PCS 

President William Ruto on Wednesday attended the installation of Benard Chitunga as the Chancellor of the Co-operative University of Kenya.

The President congratulated him on the installation, saying he will have Kenya’s support.

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Benard Chitunga installed as the Chancellor of The Co-operative University of Kenya on April 30, 2025. /PCS 
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The President said that cooperatives are central to the transformation of the country.

“With more than 14 million members, the power of the cooperative movement not only helps tackle poverty but also empowers communities and nurtures enterprises,” he said.

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, among other leaders who attended the installation of Benard Chitunga as the Chancellor of The Co-operative University of Kenya on April 30, 2025/ PCS 

Ruto said the government will implement far-reaching reforms in training, research and innovation to sustainably boost the contribution of cooperatives to the economic progress.

“May your leadership bring real change in people’s lives. You have our support.”

President William Ruto, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga accompanied by other leaders arrive for the installation of Benard Chitunga as the Chancellor of The Co-operative University of Kenya on April 30, 2025. /PCS 
President William Ruto during the installation of Benard Chitunga as the Chancellor of The Co-operative University of Kenya on April 30, 2025. /PCS 
President William Ruto, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga arrive for the installation of Benard Chitunga as the Chancellor of The Co-operative University of Kenya on April 30, 2025. /PCS