12 proposals to make the Official University of Mbuji-Mayi a real university

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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12 proposals to make the Official University of Mbuji-Mayi a real university

The Official University of Mbuji-Mayi (UOM) received new modern buildings on October 6, 2025, bringing pride and hope to the Kasai region. The rector, Abbé Apollinaire Cibaka, proposes 12 major reforms in his book 'New Wine in New Wineskins' to improve teaching quality and change mindsets. These proposals aim to elevate the university to the level of great institutions. The show Okapi Service interviewed the rector about this.

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