Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is equipping Egerton University students with practical skills on using modern land surveying tools and instruments that are crucial for road and highway construction to address the industrial skills gap and boost the graduates' employability.
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Prof.
Japheth Onyando said the training was focused on empowering the students with practical skills in using modern surveying techniques like total stations, theodolites, leveling instruments, and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
The Don added that the practical training entailed setting up and operating equipment, making observations, and processing data, learning about conducting different types of surveys like topographic and control, and conducting construction surveys.
