MKU’s call centre at MKU Towers, Nairobi enhances
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COURTESY
MKU hosts vibrant digital career fair
By James Wakahiu
Mount Kenya Mount Kenya University (MKU) on Friday, November 29
successfully hosted an engaging Digital Career Fair on its virtual
platform. The event brought together students, graduates, professionals,
and global experts to explore diverse career pathways.
The fair, which featured a series of keynote speeches, workshops, and
panel discussions, underscored MKU’s commitment to empowering
youth with knowledge and opportunities for global success.
The fair kicked off with opening remarks by Caroline Mwangi, who is
the CEO and co-founder of the AG-Career Hub based in Germany,
setting an enthusiastic tone for the day.
Dr. Martin Kimemia Gathiru, Vice-Chancellor of Mount Kigali
University in Rwanda, delivered the keynote speech, emphasizing the
importance of leveraging digital platforms to connect with global
opportunities.
AMBASSADORIAL INSIGHTS
Her Excellency Stella Mokaya Orina, Kenya’s Ambassador to Germany,
Poland, and the Czech Republic, provided an enlightening session titled
“Gateway to Germany: Opportunities and Requirements.”
She detailed the pathways for Kenyan professionals to access education
and work opportunities in Germany, setting the stage for a day of
learning and inspiration.
Participants benefited from a range of expert presentations that included
Vocational Training in Healthcare in Germany, where Prof. Dr Christian
Lebrenz (University of Applied Sciences, Koblenz) highlighted
healthcare training opportunities and requirements. Presenting on
Master’s Degree Courses and Career Perspectives, Dr Ing Jörg Franke
(Technische Hochschule Nürnberg) shared insights into opportunities
and requirements for postgraduate studies in Germany.
Lutho Kote (Fintiba GmbH) explained visa processes and financial
requirements – including the opportunity card and blocked accounts
needed for Kenyans seeking to study or work in Germany.
On how to work successfully remotely in IT – Alexander Ritter (netspice
GmbH) explored global remote IT job opportunities while Martin, a
funding specialist, provided crucial details on scholarship applications
and deadlines.
For nurses, doctors and other medical careers, Patrick Czarnynoga
(Barmer GmbH) explained the intricacies of Germany’s healthcare
framework.
Participants engaged in hands-on workshops covering a range of topics,
including optimizing LinkedIn profiles, exploring careers in tech,
finance, and law, and navigating Germany’s vocational training
landscape. Niche areas such as taxation, international law, IT tools, and
specialized vocational training for migrants in Germany were also
discussed.
Expert facilitators included Dr. Juliet Shali Shambi (on SAP
SuccessFactors), Gaby Wasensteiner (LinkedIn), and Hillary Bett (KWS
Group), among others.
The Digital Career Fair provided a unique platform for Kenyan students
and professionals to connect with international experts and explore
global opportunities in education, healthcare, technology, law, among
others. With interactive sessions and live question and answer
opportunities, the event ensured participants left with actionable insights
to advance their careers.
The event was held as MKU continues to lead the way in providing
transformative career development programs, preparing the next
generation of global professionals.
Meanwhile, more than 7,000 graduands are expected to graduate in a
ceremony presided over by the university Chancellor, Prof John
Struthers and guest speaker, Amb Eunice Kigenyi, Deputy High
commissioner, Uganda High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya. The fete,
scheduled for Friday December 6 th , is themed “Internationalization of
University Education towards Development of a Competitive Global
Workforce.”
The fete is being held as reports indicate MKU has been graded among
the Top Three institutions in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan
Africa University Ranking. The institution has been categorised
position three out of 15 Kenyan ranked universities that met the
requirements to be considered in the ranking, emerging top among the
academic giants. Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan ranking featured
129 universities from 22 countries in the region.
