Professor Kiplagat Kotut, Vice-Chancellor of Moi University, and Masamba Kah, Head of NUST MISIS’s Industrial and Educational Partnership Project with African Countries, held a working meeting during which they signed a cooperation agreement aimed at launching academic mobility programs and jointly training specialists for Kenya’s industrial sector. The signing ceremony took place in Eldoret, Kenya
“NUST MISIS has been cooperating with Kenya since 2014. During this time, students from Kenyatta University, Multimedia University of Kenya, and the Technical University of Mombasa have completed master’s degree programs in Russia. This new agreement expands the university’s partnership network across Africa. The meeting also supports the objectives of NUST MISIS under the Priority 2030 program, which promotes international academic mobility for students and academic staff to enhance professional development, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and implement best practices in education and research,” said Masamba Kah.
During the meeting, the parties discussed mechanisms for academic mobility, the adaptation of educational programs, and support for students from African countries. They also agreed to launch a multilateral workforce development program for Kenya’s industrial enterprises. The program will cover several key areas:
- Mining Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Materials Science
- Solar Energy
- Information Technology
- Industrial Economics
“Partnership with NUST MISIS is of strategic importance to us. The Russian university’s strong integration with industry aligns with the priorities facing Kenya and the African region as a whole: transitioning from a resource-based economy to a manufacturing economy and increasing domestic value creation,” said Professor Kiplagat Kotut.
The parties will continue discussions on the implementation of joint projects at the Russia—Africa Summit, which is scheduled to take place in October 2026.
