Pic: The IOU Vice Chancellor Professor Makie Taal with the IOU Kenya Representative, Theophil Kipoma, the IOU Students Committee Chairman, Salim Chemassas and Br. Yasin, a volunteer student, who visited him in Nairobi, Kenya, on 14 July, 2026.

IOU VC Prof. Makie Taal received a warm welcome from IOU representatives and students upon his arrival in Kenya. He is currently touring IOU's East African operations, with visits to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and other countries in the region.

During the tour, Prof. Taal will meet with students, staff, partner institutions, government officials, and accreditation authorities, while also visiting IOU facilities across the region to strengthen existing partnerships and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration.