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Celebrating EASA’s 70 years of Aviation Training Excellence
Celebrating EASA’s 70 years of Aviation Training Excellence
The East African School of Aviation, the training Directorate of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), is celebrating its 70th anniversary from 2nd to 6th December 2024 culminating with the 10th graduation ceremony on 6th December 2024!
Celebrating our heroes
Celebrating our heroes
The National Heroes Council is a Government entity that identifies and honours individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation.
Celebrating science parks and innovation
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Konza Technopolis will be hosting the 41st International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) World Conference in Nairobi, Kenya from the 24th to the 27th of September 2024. The conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers,
academia, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and representatives from science and technology parks worldwide to discuss the impact
changing demographics can have on entrepreneurship and technology.
KNATCOM: Promoting sustainable growth through education and science
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The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) launched its third Strategic Plan 2024-2029 at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development in Nairobi on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The Plan offers a roadmap for KNATCOM, one of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Commissions, to help Kenya promote sustainable development through education, science and technology.
Universities Fund financing your higher education under the new model
Universities Fund financing your higher education under the new model
The Universities Fund (UF) is established under Section 53 of the Universities Act, 2012. The Fund is managed by a Board of Trustees known as the Universities Fund Board (UFB), which has been in operation since 2016. The specific functions of the trustees include advising the Cabinet Secretary on matters of university education financing, developing a fair and transparent criterion for the allocation of funds to universities, apportioning funds to universities, establishing the Maximum Differentiated Unit Cost for the programmes offered, and mobilising and receiving funds for the Fund from the Government, donors, and any other sources. The Universities Fund also provides scholarships under the new higher education funding model, which emphasizes a student’s financial need rather than the traditional block funding to institutions.
KeNHA: Our five-year plan for expanded road network to boost economic growth
KeNHA: Our five-year plan for expanded road network to boost economic growth
The roads’ sector plays a key role in the country’s development, serving as the cornerstone for transport and logistics. Over the years, the Government has invested heavily in expanding and improving the road network to support economic growth, reduce travel time, enhance connectivity and boost exports. In this edition of InfoBytes, we break down for you how the Government plans to better the road sector in the next five years.
Eldoret, from Town to City
Eldoret, from Town to City
Uasin Gishu County will now host the newest city in Kenya, Eldoret. Eldoret, which has been conferred a City Status, is a well known treasure in the Rift Valley. It is the home of Moi University and the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, one of the best health facilities in the region.