Mount Kenya University (MKU) is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to close the current skills gap and meet the future needs of the economy.
Vice Chancellor (VC) Deogratius Jaganyi said the university and Equip Africa Institute is focused on empowering its students with relevant technologies to be able to meet the competitive labour market demand.
Speaking during the second graduation of Equip Africa Institute Kitale Campus, Jaganyi said the two institutions recognize the importance of leveraging technology to empower students and drive economic growth.
“We recognize the importance of leveraging technology to empower individuals and drive economic growth. At Mount Kenya University, we understand the importance of collaboration and synergy in advancing the frontiers of knowledge and industry,” said Jaganyi.
He said Equip Africa Institute is committed to fostering a collaborative environment that promotes innovation, research and industry engagement.
“Through collaborative efforts, we can harness the strengths of our respective institutions to develop programmes that not only address the current skills gap, but also anticipate and meet the future needs of our economy and beyond,” he asserted.
He encouraged the leadership of Equip Africa Institute to consider the establishment of joint research initiatives, industry partnerships, and exchange programmes that will enrich the learning experience of the students.
He argued that the continued enhancement of innovation and technology will help bridge the skills gap and build a sustainable economy that benefits graduands and the society at large.
Prof Evans Kerosi, Executive Director at Equip Africa Institute, urged the government to consider giving bursaries to students in private institutions.
“Most parents are finding it difficult to raise fees and we ask the national government to provide bursaries in private institutions to enable the poor students further their education,” said Kerosi.
Stanely Kirui, Trans Nzoia County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for education, who was the chief guest, emphasized the need for learning institutions to give more attention to innovation and research to be able to produce highly skilled manpower for both local and international markets.
By Osborne Benn
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