Kenyatta University (KU) and Sika have formalized a transformative collaboration aimed at strengthening the connection between academic training and industrial practice. The partnership represents a significant milestone in advancing innovation in engineering, architecture, and applied sciences. industrial practice.
Strengthening Technical Skills and Industry Insight
Together, Kenyatta University (KU) and Sika develop a technical training program that offers students hands-on experience in material science, construction technologies, and sustainable innovation. The initiative equips learners with the practical exposure needed to succeed in an industry where technologies evolve quickly. The partnership includes:
- Structured student internships and attachments at Sika Kenya facilities.
- Use of Kenyatta University training and exhibition spaces, including during major campus events.
- Joint workshops, webinars, and continued collaboration through KU’s student engineering and architecture associations.
Sika’s training resources will help bridge the gap between theory-based learning and industry-ready competence, particularly in areas such as concrete testing, structural design, and product innovation.
The collaboration is not just about product knowledge but about mentoring and empowering future professionals. Sika Kenya views the collaboration as an investment in Kenya’s emerging talent pool,
helping identify and nurture promising engineering students early in their careers.
Both Sika and Kenyatta University view this collaboration as a platform for expanding future international projects, academic exchanges, and research initiatives that enhance the global competitiveness of Kenya’s engineering and applied sciences graduates.
