CS Machogu Advises Universities on how they can Solve Funding Challenges.
CS Machogu Advises Universities on how they can Solve Funding Challenges: Speaking at Kisii University on Tuesday during the institution’s 12th graduation, Education CS challenged Institutions to look for innovative ways, to cater for themselves.
The cabinet secretary highlighted that Over-reliance on state funding, was not helping local universities move forward side by side with those in larger global economies.
He stated,”What is needed is for our universities to rise to the occasion and learn to solve their challenges by looking beyond the exchequer for money and this calls that deliberate investment on research be done.”
He highlighted some innovative ways such as; public-private partnerships, commercialization of research and setting up innovative hubs.
He added: This is the case of universities like Harvard which should be muted.”
He also emphasized on the need to be relevant within the society they operate in, inorder to find solutions to problems affecting the people living there.
However, Machogu stated that the government would try its best to create a conducive environment and provide the funding required to support universities.
He stated,”Beyond the university gate lie great opportunities where you can be relevant to society. It is your responsibility to explore these opportunities.”
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