By TMJ Reporter in Laikipia.
Nanyuki town could soon host an
institution of higher learning kit has been revealed.
A high powered delegation toured the town looking for the ideal venue
where a university campus will be hosted.
The team led by Laikipia University Vice
Chancellor Prof Kibet Rotich visited Inooro Girls and Diocese of Marsabit
Grounds near Nanyuki town trying to establish the ideal site for establishment
of a university.
Governor Ndiritu Muriithi hosted the delegation
in the visit of the proposed sites for Nanyuki University College.
Rotich said Laikipia University has
identified Nanyuki town as the most suitable place to establish the college to
take advantage of its growth and cosmopolitan nature of the town.
“This is the first step we are taking
and we are keen to ensure that people in Nanyuki benefit from this venture,” said
the VC. The process of operationalizing the college will start next year and
the county hopes to take advantage of the vibrant agri-business sub-sector
around Nanyuki.
The County Education Strategic Plan
(CESP) has identified sectors that can enable Laikipia compete with well other
economies by improving and adapting production in manufacturing and mining.
The county government, the governor said
want to take advantage of this college to support its broader initiative of manufacturing
by have highly skilled professionals in the sector.
“We are interested in educating people who
will help in production through manufacturing and be able to exploit our
mineral resources in the county,” the governor said.
The county government is emphasizing on the
need to increase the capacity of the institution in order to achieve the global
standards of 30% population having gone through tertiary education.
“Developed countries around the world are
having at least 25 percent of their population having attained tertiary
education. Here in Laikipia, only 11% have attained such level of education,”
he added.
He affirmed that the institution has
made great progress in ensuring the college is operational within the shortest
time possible.
The VC observed that collaboration with
the county government is the best way to approach the process.
He added that they will start with three
programs that they will agree upon with the county government.
“These courses will inform the operation
of the college and give it its own identity,” VC adds.
Education
Chief Officer Mr James Mwangi said that the college will help in improving
tertiary education level as residents of Nanyuki will not travel far in search
for academic development. He noted that it also presents a big opportunity for
the growth of Nanyuki town and create employment for many residents to cater
for the students.
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