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KIPPRA Mentorship Programme for Universities and TVETs at South Eastern Kenya University

KIPPRA hosted the KIPPRA Mentorship Programme for Universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVETS) on the 21st- 22nd February 2024 at the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) in Kitui County. The theme for the event was Kenya’s Transformation Agenda Since Independence and Future Projections.

Participants following proceedings at the mentorship programme

The two- day event was graced by the KIPPRA Board Chair Prof Benson Ateng’, KIPPRA’s Executive Director Dr Rose Ngugi and SEKU Vice- Chancellor Prof. Eng. Douglas Shitanda and aimed to build the capacity of university and TVETs communities in understanding the public policy making process.

KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Rose Ngugi addresses participants at the mentorship programme

Also present were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Corporate Services, Prof. Francis Wachira, Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Research & Innovation, Prof. Harrison Maithya, Director, Corporate Services Ms Irene Mithia and Ag. Director Integrated Development, Dr John Karanja.

SEKU students participate in a panel discussion on Youth’s Transformative Agenda at the Mentorship Programme

The event brought together over 500 students and representatives from government and private institutions.

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