Marking a significant milestone in partnership, education, and faith development, the newly constructed St. Elizabeth of Hungary Hall was officially inaugurated at Tangaza University in Nairobi. The ceremony, held under the title “Bricks of Blessing and Bonds of Brotherhood: Hungary Opens St. Elizabeth of Hungary Hall at Tangaza University”, highlighted Hungary’s commitment to global solidarity. Obuda University was the only European higher education institution officially represented at this historic event.
The new facility was realized through the generous support of the Hungary Helps Program, with the active involvement of the Embassy of Hungary in Kenya, symbolizing Hungary’s strong commitment to strengthening Christian institutions and promoting global access to quality education.
Hungary was represented at the event by Dr. Tristan Azbej, State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and Head of the Hungary Helps Program. His presence underscored Hungary’s mission to support communities through education, solidarity, and humanitarian engagement. He was accompanied by Dr. Zsolt Mészáros, Ambassador of Hungary to Kenya.
It was a special honour that Obuda University was not only the sole Hungarian, but also the only European university to take part officially in the ceremony. The institution was represented by Györgyi de Nemesker, who formally initiated the preparation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tangaza University, laying the foundation for a forward-looking, strategic academic partnership.
Also present at the event was Obuda University’s strategic partner in Kenya, ACPM IT Consulting Plc., represented by CEO Márton Miklós and the university’s Nairobi Office Director, Brian Goga. Their presence further reinforced the growing significance of Hungarian–Kenyan institutional cooperation in the region.
The planned partnership aims to establish student and faculty mobility programmes, joint curriculum development, and dual degree programmes, all within the framework of the Hungarian government’s new internationalisation initiative, the Pannonia Program. This initiative seeks to promote global academic exchange and build institutional capacities.
Through the forthcoming agreement, Obuda University will become Tangaza University’s first European academic partner, opening new horizons in value-based cooperation, academic excellence, and intercultural dialogue.
Named after St. Elizabeth of Hungary, one of the country’s most revered saints, the newly inaugurated hall is more than just an educational facility – it is a symbol of compassion, connection, and shared vision. Within its newly built walls, a new chapter begins in the history of international higher education collaboration.
This visionary initiative faithfully reflects the mission of Obuda University: to build global partnerships that empower individuals, foster institutional collaboration, and contribute to a more inclusive and interconnected world.
