The government has reaffirmed its commitment to offer quality higher education that will compete with the advancing job market.
University and Research Principal Secretary Simon Nabukwesi said the Education ministry is committed to upscale the standard and be responsive to emerging job market needs.
The PS revealed that there were well laid out principles and a policy framework that are instrumental in taking university education to the next level.
He spoke at St Paul’s University during its 31st gradution ceremony at the main campus in Limuru on Friday.
The event theme “Upholding Academic Excellence with Integrity,” saw 1,812 graduands conferred with degrees and awards of diplomas and certificates by the institutions chancellor Prof Margaret Kobia.
The chief guest at the ceremony was Prof Alex Ezeh from Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA.
Chairman of the St Paul's university council Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit said they restructured the academic division to align it with the Commission for University Education requirements and on the institutions inspiration.
Kobia said the higher learning institutions equip learners with solutions to challenges facing the society.
“The institutions like St Paul’s University, trains well, nature and prepare their graduates holistically to take their rightful places in the society” she said.
However, parents have asked the government to ensure courses offered by institutions of higher learning equip learners to fit in the job market locally and abroad.
Solomon Waweru, a parent said many people fail to secure their dream jobs despite being trained.
“The government need to conduct an extensive research to establish what really happens and what can be done. However, more emphasis should be placed on innovation, creativeness and marketing,” said.
