A new research initiative, PASER Hub, has been launched at Tom Mboya University (TMU) in western Kenya to bridge the critical skills gap hindering economic growth across Kenya and Africa.

• The Princeton–African School of Economics Research (PASER) Hub aims to create a new model for data-driven research to shape policy and train professionals.
• The initiative is a public-private partnership between the African School of Economics (ASE)—founded by Princeton Professor Leonard Wantchekon, Tom Mboya University, the Ndhiwa Municipality, and DHA East Africa Ltd.
• The hub will engage TMU’s 15,000 students in applied research projects, addressing real-world problems identified by the local devolved government, aligning with Ndhiwa’s ambitious 30-year plan to become a Smart, Sustainable Agricultural City.