The Government of the Republic of Iran will sponsor 12 students from tertiary institutions in Kenya to take part in an International Friendly Skills Competition set for May 2024 in Iran.
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kenya, Ali Gholampour said the competition will be on Mobile application development, Web Technologies, IT network System Administration, IT Software Solutions for Business, Mechanical Engineering CAD, and Graphic Design Technology
Amb. Gholampour made the announcement when he paid a courtesy call on the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu at his Jogoo House office in Nairobi.
He further disclosed that his government will, under the Memorandum of Understanding that the two countries will sign, give full sponsorship to between 20 and 50 students to study in Iranian Universities.
“It will also give partial scholarships to students who pass entry-level examinations, while talented students will be given full scholarships to study various courses in higher education and training institutions in Iran,” he stated.
CS Machogu lauded the cordial relations existing between the two governments saying they had resulted in the mutual benefits of their citizenry in many sectors of the economy.
He also thanked the Iranian government for the forthcoming support in the International Friendly Skills Competitions.
“The exhibition was in line with the emphasis the Kenyan government had placed on the promotion of Technical, Vocation Education and training in the country,” he said.
The Cabinet Secretary said the cooperation between the two countries in education, science, and research issues will create opportunities for Kenyans to learn from the excellent education and training institutions.
By Bernadette Khaduli
