KIPPRA held its latest mentorship programme at Kabarak University. The programme is designed to create awareness and develop capacity of the university community to understand the public policy making process.
The two-day KIPPRA Mentorship Programme for Universities (KMPUs), which took place on 20th to 21st January 2022, gave students a chance to learn about the public policy making process, the Government’s development agenda, financing and mentorship opportunities for the youth, support systems for innovation and entrepreneurship and how to successfully transition to the workplace.
The two-day KIPPRA Mentorship Programme for Universities (KMPUs), which took place on 20th to 21st January 2022, gave students a chance to learn about the public policy making process, the Government’s development agenda, financing and mentorship opportunities for the youth, support systems for innovation and entrepreneurship and how to successfully transition to the workplace.
The specific objectives of the KMPUs are:
- Enlighten the University Community on the government’s agenda on the “Big Four”.
- Provide a platform to discuss emerging policy issues that have the potential to shape areas of research at the university.
- Share with the University Community on government opportunities for youth in nation building.
- Provide an information resource for students seeking career experience in public policy research and analysis.
- Nurture mentorship to strengthen skills of students aspiring to build a career in public policy.
The Kabarak KMPUs event provided an opportunity for students to interrogate the development agenda and present it through debates and panel discussions. Through the engaging deliberations, students are able to realign their research in support of the development agenda.
Entertainment sessions gave the students an opportunity to showcase their talents in singing, poetry and in playing various musical instruments. What stood out in these sessions was the dynamic Kabarak University choir, which belted various tunes accompanied by unique dance moves and instrumentals. Some of the songs and dances were so captivating that the participants could not resist an opportunity to join in and shake a leg.
The event also included representatives from other universities and learning institutions within Nakuru County. The institutions include Laikipia University, Egerton University and Rift Valley and Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology.
To deliver this programme, KIPPRA collaborates with State Department for Planning, National Youth Council, Youth Enterprise Fund, SME Support Centre, Global HR Transformation, Youth Programmes and Liaison Office at the Office of the President and the Directorate of National Cohesion and Values.
Since its launch in 2018, the programme has enabled KIPPRA reach 10 public and private universities with the Kabarak University event being the 11th. The event also saw signing of an MOU between the two institutions to foster further collaboration and partnerships.
