Machogu Commends Australia’s Support for Kenyan Students
In a recent meeting at his Jogoo House office, Education Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Ezekiel Machogu expressed his appreciation to the Australian government for providing higher education opportunities to hundreds of Kenyan students.
Since the 1980s, Australia has welcomed generations of Kenyan students into its universities, many of whom have returned to Kenya and are now working in various sectors of the economy.
The cordial relations between Kenya and Australia have allowed Kenya to benefit from Australia’s quality yet comparatively affordable education system.
Kenya is currently undergoing education reforms to align its education system with global standards, with a focus on competences, technical and vocational training.
During the meeting, the Australian Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts paid a courtesy call to Mr. Machogu.
Mr. Watts noted the gratification of seeing many Kenyans studying in Australian universities, but also expressed the importance of having these students return to Kenya to contribute to the development of their country.
Watts further stated that the Australian government is willing to let Australian experts in higher education train Kenyans in various fields upon invitation by the Kenyan government.
Mr. Watts emphasized the importance of Technical Vocational and Technical Training (TVET) in modern economies and expressed the need for countries to strengthen the quality, standards, and curricula of TVET systems.
Also present at the meeting were the Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, the Australian Ambassador to Kenya, Luke Williams, and senior officials from the Ministry.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the importance of international cooperation in education and the benefits of providing higher education opportunities to students from different countries.
It also underscored the need for quality education that is aligned with global standards and the importance of technical and vocational training in modern economies.
Machogu Commends Australia’s Support for Kenyan Students
