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French embassy hosts varsity dons for 'Choose France' initiative

Its objective is to promote the French higher education system and support Kenyan students who wish to study in France.

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•Its objective is to promote the French higher education system and support Kenyan students who wish to study in France. 

France Ambassador to Kenya Aline Kuster-Menager, head of Culture and Cooperation at the French Embassy Cyril Gerardon and UoN Vice Chancellor Stephen Kiama
France Ambassador to Kenya Aline Kuster-Menager, head of Culture and Cooperation at the French Embassy Cyril Gerardon and UoN Vice Chancellor Stephen Kiama
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French Ambassador Aline Kuster- Menager met vice-chancellors and students of different universities at the country's official residence, in an event themed 'The Choose France Tour' an initiative by Campus France and the French Embassy in Kenya.

Its objective is to promote the French higher education system and support Kenyan students who wish to study in France. 

This is the second time the event is being organised in Kenya. Among the university vice-chancellors who attended the event were UoN Vice-Chancellor Stephen Kiama, Technical University of Kenya vice-chancellor Prof Francis Aduol and Strathmore University Vice-Chancellor Designate Dr. Vincent Ogutu.

Waiter Josephat Jiveri serving a drink to EM Normandie Business School admission manager Clarisse ISSA
Waiter Josephat Jiveri serving a drink to EM Normandie Business School admission manager Clarisse ISSA
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Universite Cote d'Azur international relation officer Castel Marine, Campus France deputy head of Africa unit Oumou Diakite and SKEMA Business School admission manager Aniouvi GNASSOUNOU
Universite Cote d'Azur international relation officer Castel Marine, Campus France deputy head of Africa unit Oumou Diakite and SKEMA Business School admission manager Aniouvi GNASSOUNOU
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Technical University of Kenya vice chancellor prof Francis Aduol, EPF director of global engagement Stefan Seilar and Strathmore University Vice Chancellor Designate Dr Vincent Ogutu
Technical University of Kenya vice chancellor prof Francis Aduol, EPF director of global engagement Stefan Seilar and Strathmore University Vice Chancellor Designate Dr Vincent Ogutu
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French embassy regional health counsellor Dr Pierre Yves Bello, entrepreneur Gean Louis Menger and Toulouse INP vice president international affairs Pascal Maussion
French embassy regional health counsellor Dr Pierre Yves Bello, entrepreneur Gean Louis Menger and Toulouse INP vice president international affairs Pascal Maussion
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