Private varsities in Kenya fault report on graduates’ employability

Mount Kenya University Council Vice Chair Dr. Vincent Gaitho (left) Confers with Uganda Minister of state for Higher Education Dr. John Muyingo, during Mount Kenya University's 6th graduation ceremony at Thika recently where Muyingo was the chief guest. Dr Gaitho has faulted a report that doubts the employability of graduates from private universities. PHOTO JOHN MUCHUCHA/STANDARD FILE

Private universities have faulted a study which claims that students who graduate from their institutions are not preferred by employers.

The National Association of Private Universities in Kenya (NAPUK) termed the report commissioned by the British Council as ‘misleading’.