NAIROBI, Feb 22 (NNN-KBC) — In a move to enhance aviation training and bridge critical skill gaps in the industry, Kenya Airways has signed a partnership with London Metropolitan University.
The agreement, officiated by Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Migos Ogamba at the Pride Centre in Nairobi, aims to provide affordable, globally accredited courses that will equip graduates with specialized competencies to thrive in the competitive global aerospace economy.Cabinet Secretary stated that the launch marked a significant milestone in Kenya’s and the region’s aviation sector.
He emphasized that the collaboration represented a critical step in addressing the current skills gap in Kenya’s aviation industry and would strengthen the country’s ability to compete in the global aerospace economy.
He highlighted that the historic partnership between Kenya Airways and the London Metropolitan University was a timely intervention that would provide training opportunities to aspiring aviation professionals and set the stage for the provision of globally recognized aviation qualifications that would bridge this gap.
In his speech the CS reiterated believed that the collaboration presented a unique opportunity for Kenyans to access higher education qualifications tailored to the aviation industry, enhancing the skills of Kenya Airways employees and equipping the broader public with specialized competencies that would increase their employability in a highly competitive global market.
Kenya Airways CEO, Allan Kilavuka led invited guests on a tour of the Pride Centre training facilities where the Cabinet Secretary expressed his admiration for the state-of-the-art training facilities, highlighting their importance in enhancing aviation training standards for Kenya and also the region.
Ogamba commended Kenya Airways and the London Metropolitan University for forging the partnership, underscoring their shared commitment to developing a future-ready aviation workforce, and assured them of the Ministry of Education’s support in creating an enabling policy environment to foster the growth of aviation education in Kenya.
In attendance was a delegation from the London Metropolitan University led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Julie Hall as well as representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the British High Commission. — NNN-KBC
