KIPPRA Mentorship Programme for Universities and TVETS

The University of Embu, in partnership with the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), held a two-day Kenya Mentorship Programme for Universities and TVETs (KMPUTs) on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November 2026.

The programme was led by the KIPPRA Board Chairman, Prof. Paul Wachana, alongside the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Daniel Mugendi, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Research and Extension, Prof. Paul Nthakanio. The event was organised under the auspices of the University’s School of Business and Economics, led by the Dean, Dr Kennedy Ocharo.

The mentorship programme brought together a wide range of stakeholders drawn from various government institutions and agencies, including the State Department for Economic Planning, the Directorate of National Cohesion and Values, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), the National Gender and Equality Commission, the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), the National Employment Authority (NEA), the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) and the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board.

Also in attendance were members of the University’s faculty, students from the University of Embu and Chuka University, who benefited from the knowledge-sharing and mentorship engagements.

The programme provided an important platform for strengthening collaboration between universities, TVET institutions and public sector agencies, while equipping students with practical knowledge, skills and insights to enhance their understanding of public policy, governance, national development and career opportunities.