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Higher education: Is STEM the way to go?

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) drive modern economies. We need to channel more resources towards STEM to advance Africa’s development. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: The recent conference hosted by the Commission for University Education (CUE) was overshadowed by TICAD VI.

CUE’s meeting was convened to deliberate on higher education in Kenya, which has reached a turning point in terms of student numbers, financing and, more fundamentally, the returns on investment.

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