The education CS, Fred Matiang’i on Tuesday graced the launching of a shocking report about the engineering courses offered in Kenyan universities and colleges.
Speaking at the Intercontinental hotel, Nairobi, the CS said that slightly above 5,000 students who studied engineering courses have graduated from accredited institution. The total number of students who graduated having taken engineering studies is 10,000. This, therefore, could mean that some universities are not accredited to offer engineering courses but are offering the course.
The report further indicates that only 12 public universities offer engineering courses. No private university can offer such a course. This has led to a shortage of engineering courses in the country.
‘‘Kenya needs to boost up the courses in the university to meet the country’s demand for expertise in the sector,’’ said Matiang’i.
The report was conducted by the Kenya Education Network and the board of engineers. It is said 59% of the 10,000 students who studied engineering have graduated from accredited universities.
This revelation has raised mixed reaction from Kibera students who are studying engineering at the Technical University of Kenya formerly known as Nairobi Polytechnic.