Ruto Announces Plans to Modernize 70 Colleges After Deal with Italy

Human capital remains the main infrastructure. That is the treasure we want to develop together...

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Kenya and Italy have signed a cooperation deal to upgrade up to 70 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Kenya with state-of-the-art equipment. This aligns with Kenya's goal to leverage TVETs for industrial transformation and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) expertise.

The agreement, signed on Monday, February 9, 2026, between Kenya's Ministry of Education and Italy’s Ministry of University and Research, will equip young people with AI and technical skills.
President William Ruto emphasized that Kenya aims to be a co-creator in AI development and use.
The partnership includes joint academic programs, faculty exchanges, and student mobility, extending beyond just equipment support, as stated by Italy's Minister for University and Research Anna Maria Bernini.

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