Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has called for the fast-tracking of the transformation of the Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology (RIAT) into a fully-fledged university following the graduation of 2,501 students.
Nyong’o made the appeal during the institution’s fifth graduation ceremony in Kisumu, where he described the milestone as a significant step in advancing technical education, skills development and youth empowerment.
The governor said the proposed Ramogi University of Science and Technology would expand access to specialised training in engineering, applied sciences, Artificial Intelligence (AI), agricultural innovation and industrial technology.
He noted that the transformation had received presidential assent in 2025, urging relevant stakeholders to accelerate the process to enable the institution to operate as a fully-fledged university.
According to Nyong’o, upgrading RIAT would strengthen the region’s capacity to produce skilled graduates capable of responding to Kenya’s changing economic and technological needs.
The governor also revealed that more than 60 graduates would have opportunities to travel abroad for further studies and employment through a partnership between the Kisumu County Government and the National Government.
He said the initiative would provide young people with opportunities to advance their professional skills while accessing employment opportunities beyond the country.
Nyong’o reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting quality technical education, saying investment in skills development was essential in creating employment opportunities and promoting innovation.
He added that equipping young people with relevant skills would contribute to sustainable economic growth and support Kenya’s broader development agenda.
The 2,501 graduands represent another milestone for RIAT, which has continued to provide technical and vocational training to students pursuing different professional disciplines.
The governor congratulated the graduates, expressing confidence that their acquired skills would contribute to Kenya’s transformation and future development.
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