Secure Jobs Abroad, Safaricom CEO Ndegwa tells Kenyan Graduates
“I have heard many Kenyans that there are no jobs here in Kenya after graduation"
By Dennis Dibondo
Safaricom CEO Dr Peter Ndegwa, who is also Meru University of Science and Technology Chancellor urges jobless Kenyans to venture into overseas opportunities.
He specifically told fresh graduates not to just rely on Kenya's job market but should look beyond the boundaries.
Dr.Ndegwa spoke at the institution after he oversaw the graduation ceremony of over 3000 students at the institution.
“I have heard many Kenyans that there are no jobs here in Kenya after graduation" he said.
However, he demystified it, saying there is a big job market for employment as well as for self-employment, which is not limited to the Kenyan boarders.
He said the 4th industrial revolution has turned the world into a global village.
“Literally you can now wake up in the Ngai Ndethia this morning and have lunch in London this afternoon, that’s just 8 hours away" Ndegwa said.
He told the graduates to make good use of the internet and the social media, "your data, your creativity; even in the comfort of your home to make a living," he said.
"This is where you need your skills learnt in this university to make a difference for yourself as well as for the community at large."
He urged Kenyans to take advantage of new innovations in the internet, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
"We are sending you out there and saying to you, make us proud, use the skills learnt here both in and out of the classroom and the world is going to be your footstool,” he said.
Meru University of Science and Technology Vice Chancellor Romanus Odhiambo said they have created global opportunities for their students.
He said the past three years they have expanded our reach beyond borders, sending students to life changing exchange programs in the Netherlands, Italy, Canada among many other countries.
“These experiences have not only enriched their education but also opened their hearts and minds to new cultures, ideas and possibilities" he said.
He said the institution of higher learning is focused to offer world class education - one that prepares our students to succeed anywhere in the world.
"We want our graduates to live here as global citizens ready to make a difference, no matter where life takes them,” Romanus said.
What's Your Reaction?
