Key stakeholders from the education and corporate sectors have underscored the urgent need for universities to reassess and update their curricula.
This call to action aims to ensure that graduates possess the skills and knowledge currently in demand in the job market.
They were speaking at Zetech University Mangu campus in Juja while launching three new postgraduate programs – PhD in Computer Science, Master of Science in Computer Science and Master of Science in Information Technology – in an event that brought together key stakeholders in the technological space, industrial sector and the Kiambu county government.
Deputy governor Rosemary Kirika highlighted a significant skills gap that continues to widen as technological advancements and evolving industry requirements outpace the current educational offerings.
She stressed that a collaborative approach between educational institutions and corporate entities was crucial to shaping the future workforce.
“We are looking for candidates with expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital marketing. Unfortunately, many graduates lack these crucial skills, leading to a mismatch between what the job market needs and what universities are producing,” said Kirika.
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Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Njenga Munene however called on the industrialists to offer students attachments to give them exposure and opportunities to showcase their expertise citing this as a major challenge.
Also in attendance was Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Alice Njuguna among other dignitaries.
By Kamau Njoroge
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