By Meshack M. Ngangi, MPRSK | 29th November 2025
The Co-operative University of Kenya proudly celebrates its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kamau Ngamau, who was recently honored with the prestigious Integrity Award at the 11th Utumishi Bora Awards (UBA) 2025. The ceremony, organized annually by the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF), took place on the evening of 29th November 2025, at the Best Western Premier in Westlands, Nairobi. The event brought together distinguished leaders, professionals, and institutions committed to ethical service and principled leadership across the country.
The Integrity Award is one of the highest recognitions presented during the UBA ceremony. It is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated unwavering ethical conduct, exceptional leadership, and a commitment to values that uplift communities and institutions. During the ceremony, Prof. Ngamau received the award from Mr. Joseph Ogutu, Chairman of the Safaricom Foundation, in a moment that underscored the significance of moral leadership in both public and private sectors.
In his acceptance remarks, Prof. Ngamau expressed deep gratitude for the recognition and emphasized the importance of virtuous leadership rooted in Christian principles. He noted that integrity remains an essential virtue for every Christian leader aspiring to inspire meaningful and transformative organizational change. He further highlighted that institutions like The Co-operative University of Kenya thrive when leaders uphold honesty, accountability, and service, and he reaffirmed his dedication to fostering those values that align with the university’s core values.
The Utumishi Bora Awards, established by the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum, aim to celebrate and encourage servant leadership among Christian professionals in Kenya. KCPF’s mission is to promote ethical governance, professional excellence, and faith-driven public engagement. Through the UBA platform, the Forum recognizes individuals and organizations that embody integrity, social impact, and transformative leadership qualities that Prof. Ngamau has consistently demonstrated throughout his academic and administrative career.
Prof. Ngamau’s recognition aligns strongly with The Co-operative University of Kenya’s own institutional values, particularly the emphasis on integrity as a guiding principle. Under his leadership, the University has continued to strengthen its culture of ethical decision-making, responsible governance, and corporate social responsibility. His award serves as an inspiration to students, faculty, and staff, reinforcing the message that leadership grounded in integrity creates lasting positive change.
The University community extends heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Ngamau on this well-deserved honor. His achievement not only reflects his personal commitment to ethical leadership but also highlights the institution’s ongoing dedication to nurturing leaders who exemplify integrity, excellence, and service to the nation.
