Ruto Announces Plans to Modernize 70 Colleges After Deal with Italy
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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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President Ruto Outlines Foreign Policy and Secures International Cooperation Deal with Italy - February 2026
President William Ruto launched Kenya’s 2026 Diplomatic Brief during his annual address to heads of diplomatic missions at State House, Nairobi. In the brief, he reiterated Kenya's unwavering commitment to a rules-based global order and multilateralism. The diplomatic objectives emphasize regional integration, economic diplomacy, and global partnerships. As part of these efforts, Kenya and Italy signed a cooperation deal to upgrade up to 70 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions with state-of-the-art equipment. Additionally, President Ruto is championing reforms within the African Union Commission to enhance budget accountability and oversight.
