By Anne Waweru

On November 28, the Placement and Career Services Department hosted its fourth annual Peer Tutor Awards, celebrating the Summer 2025 tutors with certificates and tokens of appreciation. The event honored the tutors’ dedication to supporting their peers, their academic excellence, and the leadership qualities that make them strong candidates for future opportunities across various disciplines. The Peer Tutoring Program is an initiative that supports one of the USIU-Africa’s most important strategic objectives, which is Student Retention.

The ceremony opened with remarks from the program coordinator, Annsalome Njehia, who acknowledged the generosity, resilience, and commitment displayed by the tutors throughout the previous semester. Some peer tutors shared testimonies, reflecting on how the program has positively impacted their academic journeys. They highlighted not only the academic benefits but also the chance to strengthen their leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Throughout the event, tutors had the opportunity to connect with one another, share experiences, and build a sense of community. The awards served both as recognition of their hard work and as motivation for them and prospective tutors to continue contributing to the program. All tutors who served during the summer 2025 semester received certificates and gifts, presented by Patricia Gichuki, Senior PACS Officer.

Before the ceremony concluded, attendees participated in a team-building activity designed to strengthen relationships within the group. This was followed by a ceremonial cake cutting to celebrate both the tutors and the coordinators who make the program possible. The Peer Tutor Awards stand as a meaningful gesture of appreciation, acknowledging the time, energy, and passion the tutors invest in supporting their peers. The celebration not only honors their contributions but also inspires current and future tutors to continue uplifting the academic community in the semesters ahead