Four hundred and seventy-seven students from 19 African countries graduated with degrees and diplomas in a colourful graduation ceremony held June 15, 2002.

The graduation came at the end of a thanksgiving week which commemorated the 10th anniversery since relocating to the Athi-River campus 1992.

Stephen Mutero, the student who recieved the Vice Chancellor's award and the Best Commerce student award in the 2002 ceremony. He was supported by U.S. donors.

He is standing with the Head of Commerce Department,Ms. Serah Akelola.

Letter by Daystar graduate Mark Wachira to his sponsors:

I wish to extend my gratitude for this wonderful gift that you have given me (college education). I miss words to express how grateful I am.

This semester marks the end of my four-year program in Daystar University. I am very grateful for how far the Lord has brought me, providing miraculously and guiding me through my journey. My parents are also grateful for the kindness you have shown to them, through me.... One thing I have come to learn is that God wants us Christians to influence the world through all the channels, economic, political or environmental. I myself seek to influence the world from the organization that God will place me following my graduation.

I hope to work with development oriented organization or one that addresses the plight of the needy.

Finally, I wish to say thank you since my life at Daystar is a testimony and a lesson of how God works in miraculous ways.

(Left to Right)

Stephen Talitwala, Daystar University Vice Chancellor; Denny Morrow, Daystar U.S. Executive Director; James Kamunge, Daystar University Council Chairman

Families traveled from many different villages, districts and even countries to watch their student graduate!

Delivering the keynote address, the Chief guest, Mr. Graham Fairbairn, commended the graduands for the their declaration of purpose as stated in the Class Theme: Why we Can't Wait.

"In this title I hear a statement of intent and hope," said Mr. Fairbairn. He cited political, economic, sociological and environmental factors as reasons why change must take place in Africa.

Mr. Fairbairn is the Deputy General Director, Tear Fund (UK).

(He is shown on left handing out student awards)