New agritech lab to equip students with new skills

Students from various universities and TVET institutions showcase their skills. [File, Standard]

Many companies and industries are compelled to invest more resources in retraining graduates from universities, technical and vocational education and training (TVETs), polytechnics, and colleges before they can become fully productive, particularly in agriculture-related sectors.

Private sector players are concerned that, although Kenyan institutions are producing bright and technically smart students, many lack practical experience, soft skills and hands-on industry exposure. Elgon Kenya Managing Director Dr Bimal Kantaria emphasised the need to go beyond theory to equip students with the required skills demanded by today’s job market.