Higher Education PS Simon Nabukwesi challenges universities to borrow global best practices if they are to remain competitive

Education Principal Secretary Simon Nabukwesi urged professionals in universities to take up government consultancy services. [iStockphoto]

Local universities have been challenged to seek partnerships in research and exchange programmes with global institutions while preparing students to offer solutions to the country's needs, upon graduation.

Speaking during the 11th graduation ceremony of University of Eldoret on Thursday, Higher Education Principal Secretary Simon Nabukwesi said there is need to borrow best practices from their global counterparts.