Kenya is providing Djiboutian students with the opportunity to study in the country’s universities and colleges with the same tuition fees as local students.
In a statement issued on Sunday, President William Ruto disclosed that both countries have agreed on establishing a framework that acknowledges the qualifications from each nation’s higher learning institutions. His statement came on Sunday during a press conference after holding bilateral talks with his Djibouti counterpart, Ismail Omar Guelleh. The Head of State will also attend the 14th Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State and Government meeting today.
“I have informed the President that Kenya is extending an offer of 300 positions in our higher learning institutions to Djiboutian students, at the same fees applicable to Kenyan students,” said Ruto.
Ruto stated that they discussed the provision of support for English language training and its incorporation into Djibouti’s educational system, noting that Kenya is ready to offer experienced educators for this project. To improve relations between people, trade, and investment, Ruto expressed his readiness to abolish visa restrictions for Djiboutians travelling to Kenya. The Head of State lauded the creation of the Joint Business Council, saying that it will capitalize on the untapped potential of increasing the value and volume of commercial ties.
The council anticipates advancing trading missions and granting better access to the market, while also encouraging businesspeople from both countries to associate with one another, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mr Ruto decried the lack of direct flights connecting the two countries as the major hindrance to trade. The duo have resolved to create demand from both sides, with the intent of resuming direct flights, including revising the already-existing Bilateral Air Service Agreement to tackle existing issues.
“This restoration of air connectivity will undoubtedly have a profound impact on enhancing trade between our nations,” he said.
William Kalejinga Ruto is a…
William Kalejinga Ruto is a pathological liar.
We seriously need to stop…
We seriously need to stop acting like a developed country!!
Those 300 slots belong to our children whose parents are taxpayers, and citizens of Kenya!!
We cannot afford to accommodate students from countries that haven’t done enough to promote education within their own borders!
I don’t think these students add any value to our education system!
If they were studying Swahili or other cultural studies that are only attainable in Kenya, while paying more in tuition than our local kids, then I wouldn’t have a complaint!!
Europe sends its medical students to study tropical medicine in Kenya, and pays us handsomely for it!!