Students urged to choose marketable courses

KUCCPS CEO Wahome said nursing was one of them because of the high demand.

In Summary
  • Wahome said those that study abroad and others in Kenya, are equal and they get jobs.
  • She said they don't want students to go to university and do programs that won't help them get a job.
KUCCPS CEO Agnes Mercy Wahome speaking when she appeared before the Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance on April 25, 2023.
KUCCPS CEO Agnes Mercy Wahome speaking when she appeared before the Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance on April 25, 2023.
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Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service chief executive officer Agnes Wahome has advised students to choose marketable courses.

Wahome said nursing was one of the marketable courses because of the high demand.

The KUCCPS chief executive officer spoke on Tuesday during an interview with Citizen TV.

"If you think education is expensive try ignorant," she said.  

She urged those that were unable to pay school fees to take loans that will serve them during their time in school and once done and get a job, they can clear the loan.

Wahome said those that study abroad and others in Kenya, are equal and they get jobs.

She said they don't want students to go to university and do programs that won't help them get a job.

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