In an opinion piece featured in Newsweek, the Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, delves into the critical need for increased investment and entrepreneurship within the realm of African higher education. Drawing from his recent immersive experience at the University of Nairobi with students and Faculty members, Prof. Verkooijen paints a vivid picture of the vibrant atmosphere pulsating through the campus—a testament to the burgeoning demand for tertiary education among the continent's youth.