The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Mr. Julius Migos Ogamba has expressed gratitude to the Germany government for supporting education, training and research in Kenya.
Mr. Ogamba said the support has created an environment for cultural exchange, technology and skills transfer.
The Cabinet Secretary made the remarks at his Jogoo House office when he met the Germany Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Sebastian Groth who paid him a courtesy call.
Present at the event were the Principal Secretary (PS) for Basic Education, Dr. Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Muoria and Director for Higher Education, Mr. Darius Ogutu.
In his remarks, Dr. Kipsang said currently a total of 10,000 students were being taught the German language in over 130 secondary schools.
“High School exchange programmes between schools in Kenya and Germany offered students quality immersion and educational programs to improve and practice language skills and enjoy German culture and landscape,” said the PS.
Dr. Muoria who also thanked the German government for supporting education in Kenya, said the country was benefiting from the dual stages of dual vocational training Germany has run for centuries.
“Germany has provided technical assistance to link training to industry, thus enabling students to be work ready upon completing their training” she stated.
PS Muoria, however, noted that the Ministry would like to improve the system to a level where young people train with industry and for the industry.
During the meeting officials from the two countries agreed to strengthen the partnership for the mutual benefit of the citizens of the two countries.
By Bernadette Khaduli
