KCA University’s Climate Initiative .
KCA University’s Climate Initiative . KCA University and UK Universities Climate Initiative: Collaborating to Address Climate Change Challenges.
Climate Resilience Partnership
In collaboration with the British Council, KCA University initiates a programme aimed at addressing security challenges through joint efforts between universities and partners in the UK and Kenya. This comes as the climate change in Kenya leads to heavy rains that has caused serious floods.
University Collaboration
Engaging Longo University, Strathmore University, the University of Nottingham Business School, the University of Portsmouth, and Imperial College, this partnership pools resources to confront climate issues.
Financial Support
KCA University secures KSh 6 million from the project to contribute to its implementation. This funds will enable university to run this program freely.
Education and Design Laboratory
Convening in Nairobi, the inaugural 5-day Learning and Development Program unites 20 students from KCA University and the University of Nottingham Business School to devise innovative solutions to climate challenges. This is a great achievement that KCA university had made in recent years .
Technical Education
Interactive educational sessions aim to foster productive discussions among participants.
Student Empowerment
Professor Isaiah Wakiniki, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of KCA University, underscores the significance of equipping students with inventive solutions to enhance resilience.
Real-World Engagement
This collaboration offers students the chance to tackle authentic issues, refine skills, and accrue practical experience ahead of their professional careers or entrepreneurial pursuits.
Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Encouraging collaboration between universities and industry partners like Chemolex, Greenspoon, and Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment, the project seeks to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
Business Engagement
Partnering with over 4,444 industry stakeholders, the initiative explores novel challenges and opportunities in climate resilience.
Environmentally-focused Research and Development
Leveraging the British Council’s expertise, the initiative supports the development of new applications in Research and Development across the region.
