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PLEASE Project Newsletter – Issue 2 Is Now Live!
We are excited to announce the official release of the second issue of the PLEASE Project Newsletter! This edition captures major strategic partnerships, regional capacity-building initiatives and key stakeholder milestones driving our mission forward. Featured Stories in Issue 2: Read the Newsletter Click the link below to access the full digital newsletter: 👉 [Read the…
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PLEASE Project recognized at the MOESNA Workshop in Nairobi
Across Africa, the maritime sector is undergoing rapid evolution, necessitating robust frameworks for regional integration, standardized education, and advanced technical capacity building. As the industry moves toward greener, smarter operations, collaborative initiatives between regional bodies and academic institutions are becoming pivotal in preparing the continent for emerging global maritime demands. On 16 th and 17…
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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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Newsletter Issue 1_April 2026
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PLEASE Project Holds Successful Stakeholders’ Workshop
On Thursday, 19th March 2026, the Partnership for Learning and Skills to Advance Safer Engineering in East Africa (PLEASE) project convened a pivotal stakeholders’ workshop at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). Co-hosted with Moi University, the event focused on validating the findings of our recent Skills Needs Assessment to inform the development of…
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PLEASE Project and NITA Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Marine Engineering Apprenticeships
On Monday, 16th February 2026, the PLEASE (Partnership for Learning & Skills to Advance Safer Engineering in East Africa) project team from Moi University, led by Prof. Augustine Makokha (PE, MIEK, CEM, CREP), held a strategic engagement meeting with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) in Nairobi. The primary focus of the meeting was to…
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Project Launch
The Partnership for Learning & Skills to Advance Safer Engineering in East Africa (PLEASE) Project was officially launched on October 23, 2025, at Boma Inn, Nairobi. The meeting, led by Moi University’s School of Engineering under Professor Augustine Makokha, brought together academia, industry, regulators and policymakers to advance safety and sustainability in engineering systems. Funded…