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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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