This archive report was first published on 24 July 2019.
On July 24, 2019, Kenyatta University and Oracle Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding to equip 7,000 engineering and science students with technology, communication, and interpersonal skills to advance their careers in the future workplace.
According to Vice Chancellor Prof Paul Wainaina, the agreement aims to bolster the university's mandate to provide quality education and promote knowledge creation and dissemination through research and innovative teaching, while responding to the developmental needs of the country and the global community.
A research study by RANITP, Research ICT Africa, and the University of Nairobi found that businesses highlighted DevOps, software development, system administration, and networking skills as crucial for cloud delivery. They also emphasized the importance of information security and contract and project management skills for migrating, maintaining, and supporting cloud services.
Oracle will provide training and information sharing sessions that focus on emerging technologies, cloud technology, and personal career mentorship streams, including resume writing, career strategy, presentation skills, and financial management, explains David Bunei, Managing Director, Oracle Kenya.
The collaboration will also introduce the Oracle Student Ambassador Club to select students, connecting their requests for learning sessions, events, contests, suggestions, feedback, and ideas with Oracle. Oracle will provide technical and business knowledge transfer sessions, workshops, guest lectures, and mentoring of students.
