Partnership for Learning & Skills to Advance Safer Engineering in East Africa (PLEASE)
We empower East Africa’s maritime and energy sectors by building local engineering skills for safer, greener and more efficient port operations.
About PLEASE Project
The Partnership for Learning & Skills to advance safer engineering in East Africa (PLEASE) project is funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF). We empower East Africa’s maritime and energy sectors by building local engineering skills for safer, greener and more efficient port operations. Our programs strengthen safety leadership and support sustainable technological transitions across the region.
100%
CPD Compliant & Industry-Backed
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Critical Sectors Transformed
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Strategic Global & National Partners
Our Focus
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Maritime Sector
Maritime Transformation & Safety
Driving East Africa’s transition toward green, smart, and efficient ports. We bridge the local skills gap by equipping students, professionals, and apprentices with next-generation marine engineering competencies, remote-monitoring expertise, and vital safety leadership skills.
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Energy Sector
Sustainable Energy Systems
Powering a climate-resilient future. We upskill engineering professionals and early-career graduates in offshore energy systems, sustainable risk management, and digital safety; ensuring local infrastructure keeps pace with rapid technological advancements.
Our Vision
To advance Safety in Maritime & Energy Systems through Skills and Innovation
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We are working with industry, professional bodies and government agencies to strengthen engineering capacity for the safe adoption of digital and green technologies across the maritime and energy sectors in East Africa.
Latest News
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PLEASE Project Drives Strategic Alignment Between Moi University and Kenya Ports Authority
Implementation of the Partnership for Learning & Skills to Advance Safer Engineering in East Africa (PLEASE) project took center stage today during a strategic review meeting between Moi University’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director, Captain William K. Ruto. The meeting focused on reviewing progress and expanding the scope…
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PLEASE Project Hosts Successful Stakeholder Review and Validation Workshop in Eldoret
Across East Africa, the pace of technological innovation is outpacing the development of the engineering workforce needed to deploy these technologies safely. Addressing this skills gap is critical to ensuring that digital and green transitions deliver lasting economic, environmental and societal benefits. With the funding from Lloyd’s Register Foundation, Moi University is working with industry,…
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