Kisumu County Executive for Education Jennipher Kere has appealed to both public and private universities to open their respective constituent campuses and colleges in the county.
The executive said that that would open up the education sector in the county.
Speaking to our reporter in her office, Kere said that universities and colleges being opened in the county will be vetted by an education task force team before being allowed to operate and render services to the residents.
“We already have more than ten universities in Kisumu, but the county government is still appealing for more to come,” said Kere.
“We will offer our support where possible to ensure that we have as many accredited universities and colleges in Kisumu,” added Kere.
The County Education boss noted that the high rate of idleness among the youth and the unemployed could be reduced through going back to school.
“Education is the only way through which we can have guided conversations and operations in the county and that is why we are certain that we can curb idleness through education,” added the CeC.
“My office is also committed to giving bursaries to needy students to enable them concentrate on their studies for a better future,” she said.