Dr Willy Mutunga, third from left, with some of the Zetech University School of Law students recognised for excelling in their studies. Photo/Lawrence Ongaro.
By Lawrence Ongaro
Three students from Zetech University’s School of Law at the Mang’u campus in Kiambu County have received four-year scholarships under the “Tech Sheria” programme.
The university has about 120 students pursuing Law, a programme that was introduced at the institution in 2025.
The beneficiaries are Ronney Ochieng’ Okello, a second-year student from Trans Nzoia County; Jane Wambui Muthoni, a first-year student from Nyeri County; and Nelson Muoo Mutuku from Mombasa County.
On Thursday, September 17, the head of the School of Law, Dr Eric Kibet, launched his new book focusing on constitutional matters.
The book was officially launched to provide students and other scholars with guidance on understanding the law comprehensively.
Mutunga urges students to study Constitution
Former Chief Justice Prof Willy Mutunga attended the event and offered the students advice on the study and practice of law.
Prof Mutunga urged the students to study the Constitution in depth so that they could understand it properly.
“The study of Law requires a dedicated student who is willing to analyse it in greater depth,” the scholar said.
Prof Mutunga also advised the students not to be misled by Artificial Intelligence (AI), urging them to remain independent in acquiring knowledge and information. However, he said it was important for them to understand how AI is used.
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He identified Chapter Six of the Constitution as particularly important, especially for politicians.
He said Kenya’s 2010 Constitution was drafted with a high level of professionalism and, if properly followed, would benefit every Kenyan.
He also advised the students to understand technology so that they could use it to create employment opportunities for themselves.
Zetech University Vice-Chancellor Prof Njenga Munene said freedom of expression was facing challenges.
“We would not want the freedom to express oneself openly to be held hostage. Everyone must have an opportunity to express themselves,” said Prof Munene.
Kenyans urged to read
Kenyans were also urged to take the lead in reading widely.
“Many Kenyans have not committed themselves to reading widely, while many are preoccupied with social media,” Prof Munene said.
He proposed that Zetech University should set aside time for Prof Mutunga to regularly visit the institution and mentor Law students by offering them advice and guidance on the subject.
Prof Alice Njuguna of Zetech University urged the students to also focus on technology and innovation.
She congratulated the three students who received the scholarships and wished them well in their studies.
She said there had been several challenges in the technology sector and that students should take the lead in understanding these emerging issues.
Justice Omondi Owino advised the students to broaden their thinking and develop a global outlook.
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“It is through this approach that you will mature as a Law student,” said Justice Owino.
He urged the students to dedicate more of their time to their studies in order to develop intellectually.
Dr Eric Kibet, who heads the School of Law at Zetech University, said the book he recently launched had taken him a long time to complete.
He said he had sacrificed many things before completing the book.
He urged the students to commit themselves fully to their studies and take deliberate steps towards achieving their academic goals.
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