Kenya Airways (KQ) has partnered with London Metropolitan University to establish a quality aviation training institution at Pride Center in Nairobi in a move meant to strengthen Africa region aviation sector.
Speaking during the launch and signing of Memorandum of Understanding, Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education Julius Ogamba said the collaboration aims to enhance the skills of Kenya Airways employees and equip the broader public with specialized competencies that increases their employability in a highly competitive global market.
The CS, who witnessed the agreement on Friday at KQ's Pride Centre in Nairobi, emphasized that the inauguration is a significant milestone in Kenya and the region's aviation sector since Kenya is strategically positioned as a regional aviation hub.
Ogamba however, noted that the country faces a critical shortage of aviation training institutions, particularly in the technical and vocational space. "This collaboration represents a critical step in addressing the current skills gap in Kenya's aviation industry while strengthening our ability to compete in the global aerospace economy," the CS emphasized. CS Ogamba reiterated that the historic partnership between KQ and the London Metropolitan University is a timely intervention that will provide training opportunities to aspiring aviation professionals and set the stage for the provision of globally recognized aviation qualifications.
