By Kamundia Muriithi
An umbrella of professionals from Embu County has partnered with the Kenya University and College Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) to fast track the registration of students for technical courses.
The Embu County Professionals Development Association (ECPDA) targets about 6,000 form four leavers who failed to attain grade C+ for direct admission into universities.
ECPDA Chairperson Dr. Josephine Kibaru Mbai revealed their plan to assist the students in registering for tertiary programmes at TVET institutions saying lack of knowledge concerning TVETs posed a big problem to these students.
ECPDA has four flagship areas of operation prioritizing on education through
visiting local primary and secondary schools across the county for mentorship programs
“Through the mentorship program, the county has recorded an increase in the number of candidates qualifying for universities. In KCSE 2020, the county had 15 A plain compared to 1 in KCSE 2018 when we started,” said Ms Mbai.
ECPDA also organizes multisectoral clinics where members of the public meet different professionals for advice and guidance on various issues such as land and health.
The association, in partnership with the University of Embu has closely been working on the establishment of a school of engineering within the school.
The institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Daniel Mugendi said the progress of establishing the school is at an advanced stage awaiting approval by the Council of University Education (CUE).
“We are optimistic that we will enroll the first cohort of engineering students at the end of this year. The University will continue collaborating with the professionals to assist and inspire the students,” he said.
Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi urged the professionals in Embu to strive to give back to the society as a way of lifting the lives of the less fortunate.
