Flights, and the tourism they bring, are worth about USD 3.3 billion (KSh425 Billion) to Kenya’s economy. That’s 3.1 percent of GDP and around 460,000 jobs, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2023 estimates. It’s one reason the government keeps backing new routes, like Jambojet’s return to Nairobi-Entebbe this week. But more flights also mean
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The European Union Delegation to Kenya and the Equity Group Foundation have entered a partnership aimed at expanding access to quality education, strengthening human capital development, and widening global learning opportunities for high-achieving students in Kenya and across the region. The agreement was signed by the European Union Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Henriette Geiger, and Dr. James Mwangi, Executive Chairman of Equity Group Foundation and Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group, in the presence of Principal Secretary for the State Department for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala and Principal Secretary State Department of Science, Research and Innovation Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak. The cooperation agreement formalizes a shared commitment to expanding access to quality education, nurturing talent, and connecting young Kenyans to transformative learning pathways both within Kenya and across Europe. Through this agreement, the partners will collaborate to promote awareness of the EU’s education opportunities among Equity Leaders Program scholars and increase access to European academic opportunities. The programme targets sending 100 Equity scholars annually to European universities for master’s degree programmes, creating a structured pathway for talented young Africans to access worldclass education, research opportunities and international exposure. Speaking during the signing, the European Union Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Henriette Geiger, said: “The Equity Group Foundation, through its Wings to Fly and Equity Leaders Program is an ideal partner for us, with our shared objectives of promoting access to quality education, holistic development and intercultural exchanges as a key driver of growth and human capital development.” Dr. Mwangi noted that the partnership underscores a strategic focus on developing globally competitive human capital through education-driven transformation. “While our initial model focused on supporting students through public universities and structured internships, we are now deliberately diversifying global pathways for our scholars. This partnership builds on that journey. It is inspired by the need to broaden access beyond traditional destinations and create truly global opportunities,” he said. “We view education not only as academic advancement but as a bridge to global networks, ideas, and leadership. These connections, across continents, institutions, and people, are what produce globally competitive leaders capable of transforming societies. In a world that is resetting and seeking new leadership, this partnership represents a bold step toward building human connections that unite Africa and Europe through shared knowledge, opportunity, and purpose.” Erasmus+ is an EU flagship programme that supports education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Kenya is one of Europe’s strongest Erasmus+ partners in Africa. Every year, around 600 Kenyan students and academics travel to more than 30 European countries, while approximately 300 Europeans, mainly academic staff, come to Kenyan universities. These exchanges enrich individuals, strengthen institutions, and build lasting partnerships between Kenyan and European universities. Dr. Inyangala welcomed the partnership, noting that collaborations between Kenyan institutions and global education partners have expanded opportunities for students and academics while advancing knowledge exchange and innovation. ... read more
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