KenGen Geothermal Training Centre Elevates its Visibility at a Regional Conference
In a proactive move to enhance its visibility and foster a positive brand image, the KenGen Geothermal Training Centre participated in the 3rd edition of the Geo-East African Conference and Expo (GEOACE 2024). This prestigious event took place from the 21st to the 23rd of February 2024 at the Panari Sky Centre in Nairobi. With […]
East African TVET Leaders Gain Skills in Special Leadership Training Programme in China
Senior managers from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania, between participated in a special leadership training programme held in Guangzhou, China from 3rd to 7th December 2023. The training programme was organised by the Guganzhou Technician College (GZTC) in partnership with the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) […]
IUCEA through EASTRIP contributes to development of leather sector in Africa
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) are working together to support the development of the leather sector in Africa. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IUCEA and ALLPI in October 2023 in Kampala, Uganda. IUCEA is the Regional Facilitation Unit […]
Arusha Technical College to Construct of 1.6-Megawatt Hydropower Plant to support skills training and national development in Tanzania
The Arusha Technical College (ATC) is in advanced stages to begin the construction of a Hydropower Plant with a capacity to produce 1.6 Megawatts of electricity to provide practical skills training to students studying Hydropower Engineering. This is part of USD14.6 million funding from the World Bank through the East Africa Skill for Transformation and [...] DIT-Mwanza Campus Commemorates 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
The Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT)-Mwanza Campus joined the rest of the world to commemorate the “International Day of Elimination of Vience against Women”. The campus conducted an educational seminar for students aimed at building their capacity on various issues related to gender based violence and how to desist from engaging in such […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College in Ethiopia supports regional integration with enrolment of students from Somalia
In an effort to foster to support skills development and foster regional integration, Dire Dawa Polytechnic College is currently conducting a second round of short-term training in electronics and computer maintenance for 10 students from Somali. Increasing enrolment of regional students, is one of the requirements of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional […]
New Students At DIT-Mwanza Campus Visit Mwanza City on Familiarisation Tour
Newly admitted students of the academic year 2023/2024 at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) – Mwanza had the opportunity to visit various areas in Mwanza. The tour aimed at familiarize the students with essential social service areas, including places of worship, health facilities, bus stands, government offices, and security areas. The new […]
World Bank Invests in Young Innovators at Arusha Technical College
The World Bank is committed to empowering young innovators from tertiary institutions in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to pursue their dreams and alleviate poverty in Africa. Arusha Technical College, renowned for producing innovators in various technical fields, is among the institutions set to benefit from this initiative. Many of its graduates are self-employed, while […]
IUCEA Supports Tanzania in Developing National Strategy for TVET Financing
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), through the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EATRIP), supported the United Republic of Tanzania in developing a National Strategy for TVET Financing. Designing a sustainable TVET financing strategy is crucial to achieving the ultimate objectives of EASTRIP and ensuring the sustainability of its interventions. […]
Trainees from 13 African countries begin training in geothermal exploration at KenGen Geothermal Training Centre
KenGen Geothermal Training Centre has continuously increased enrolment of regional students in various programmes intended to meet skill needs of priority sector of power and energy. This month, KenGen, collaborated with GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme under the auspices of UNESCO, and GDC Kenya to hold the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Short Course VII on Exploration […]