Convocation and Graduation Event - CBE Mbeya Campus
CONVOCATION - 28th November 2025
On November 28, 2025, the College of Business Education (CBE) Mbeya Campus came alive as staff, students, graduates, invited guests, and stakeholders gathered for the Academic Convocation, an important event leading up to the 2025 graduation ceremony.
Earlier in the day, the Chairperson of the Governing Board, Prof. Zacharia Mganilwa, met with staff at the campus to offer guidance and encouragement. He reminded them of the importance of creativity in service delivery, teamwork, integrity, and adherence to government policies and procedures.
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During the same session, the Rector, Prof. Edda Tandi Lwoga, encouraged staff to take responsibility in their roles by embracing Monitoring and Evaluation systems to strengthen performance and support the college’s mission.
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As the convocation officially began, attendees were welcomed by the Director of Mbeya Campus, Dr. Benny Mwenda, who expressed gratitude to the leadership, guests, and stakeholders present. He highlighted the strong partnership between the campus and the business community in Mbeya, noting that many stakeholders were also proud CBE alumni returning to support the event.
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Shortly after, the Deputy Rector for Academic, Research and Consultancy, Prof. Robert Mashenene, invited the Rector to address the assembly. Upon taking the stage, Prof. Lwoga offered warm remarks, praising the commitment of students and staff and encouraging graduates to balance academic knowledge with innovation and ethical conduct as they prepare for life beyond the college. She then welcomed the Governing Board Chairperson to proceed with the program.
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Prof. Mganilwa addressed the audience once again, this time focusing on the graduates and students present. He urged them to work hard, embrace technological changes, stay creative, and uphold integrity in all endeavors. He then introduced the Guest of Honour, Mr. Khalidi Rajab Omary, the NBC Mbeya Branch Manager, who was warmly received by participants.
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In his speech, Mr. Omary encouraged students—especially those about to graduate—to apply the knowledge and skills acquired at CBE effectively as they transition into the professional world. He stressed the importance of self-reliance, economic empowerment, and continuous learning, reminding them that education is their strongest tool as they begin their journey beyond campus.
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A special moment followed when Prof. Mganilwa presented Mr. Omary with an award in recognition of his support to the Academic Convocation and his efforts in strengthening the relationship between CBE and key business stakeholders in the region.
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Outstanding graduates from various academic programs, along with several CBE partners, were also honored during the ceremony. They received certificates and gifts from the Guest of Honour as recognition for their achievements and contributions.
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Throughout the day, participants enjoyed moments of reflection and entertainment. The Academic Convocation included a vibrant academic forum attended by students, graduates, lecturers, campus leaders, representatives from the student government, and visiting secondary school students. Talented CBE students performed various artistic presentations, adding joy and excitement to the event and showcasing the rich creativity within the campus community.
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The convocation not only celebrated academic accomplishment but also strengthened the bond between CBE and its stakeholders, offering guidance, inspiration, and recognition as the campus prepares for its 2025 graduation ceremony.
GRADUATION - 29th November 2025
Graduation events