<p> India can play a major role in shaping the Kenyan educational sector by making investments, according to Kilemi Mwiria, Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology, Kenya. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking at an interactive session with entrepreneurs from Bangalore, the Kenyan minister elaborated on areas in which both countries can benefit from a joint venture. <br />“Education is one of the primary areas where there are major opportunities open to investors,” the minister explained. <br /><br />The Kenyan government has undergone transformations in the recent past with the introduction of free primary education. <br /><br />Educational potential<br /><br />Only 20 per cent of students who finish secondary school secure admissions in private or government universities. The rest of them are forced to go overseas for education, according to a survey by the Macro Planning Directorate, Ministry of State for Planning, Nairobi. “Most of the successful businessmen in Kenya are graduates from India. Hence, there is a huge potential for Indian entrepreneurs to establish educational institutions in Kenya,” Mwiria said. <br /><br />Initiatives sought<br /><br />The Kenyan government is planning to establish centres of excellence in hospitality industry, agriculture, trade, manufacturing, and engineering and information technology, among other sectors. <br /><br />But many of the government training centres are currently in a dilapidated condition and require new buildings along with modern equipment. <br /><br />“Indian entrepreneurs can also look at starting vocational training centres in Kenya as there is a huge demand for them,” the minister said. <br /><br />He added that the Kenyan government would provide land for educational institutions at concessional rates. <br /><br />The government is also planning to clear licences in as early as a fortnight to accelerate the process of development works, he said. <br /><br />Apart from education, the Kenyan government is also looking for international collaboration in information, communication and technology, mining and affordable housing. <br /><br />“Housing for the economically weaker sections at affordable prices is a challenge before the government. There is an opportunity for Indian engineers to collaborate with the Kenyan government on this front,” he added.</p>
<p> India can play a major role in shaping the Kenyan educational sector by making investments, according to Kilemi Mwiria, Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology, Kenya. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking at an interactive session with entrepreneurs from Bangalore, the Kenyan minister elaborated on areas in which both countries can benefit from a joint venture. <br />“Education is one of the primary areas where there are major opportunities open to investors,” the minister explained. <br /><br />The Kenyan government has undergone transformations in the recent past with the introduction of free primary education. <br /><br />Educational potential<br /><br />Only 20 per cent of students who finish secondary school secure admissions in private or government universities. The rest of them are forced to go overseas for education, according to a survey by the Macro Planning Directorate, Ministry of State for Planning, Nairobi. “Most of the successful businessmen in Kenya are graduates from India. Hence, there is a huge potential for Indian entrepreneurs to establish educational institutions in Kenya,” Mwiria said. <br /><br />Initiatives sought<br /><br />The Kenyan government is planning to establish centres of excellence in hospitality industry, agriculture, trade, manufacturing, and engineering and information technology, among other sectors. <br /><br />But many of the government training centres are currently in a dilapidated condition and require new buildings along with modern equipment. <br /><br />“Indian entrepreneurs can also look at starting vocational training centres in Kenya as there is a huge demand for them,” the minister said. <br /><br />He added that the Kenyan government would provide land for educational institutions at concessional rates. <br /><br />The government is also planning to clear licences in as early as a fortnight to accelerate the process of development works, he said. <br /><br />Apart from education, the Kenyan government is also looking for international collaboration in information, communication and technology, mining and affordable housing. <br /><br />“Housing for the economically weaker sections at affordable prices is a challenge before the government. There is an opportunity for Indian engineers to collaborate with the Kenyan government on this front,” he added.</p>
