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FKE Urges Training Institutions To Tailor Their Programmes To Bridge The Skills Gap


Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE) together with its partners have launched skills needs survey report which will be beneficial to employers, employees and even graduates from colleges and universities.

Speaking at the event, FKE Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jacqueline Mugo stated that the survey is important towards informing the skills development agenda in the country.

While emphasizing that FKE has policies, practices and programmes that need information, she noted that it is still the responsibility of the federation to contribute towards having information to inform that agenda.

‘To discuss the issue of skills at the international labour organization, we now have an instrument on apprenticeship, but it remains surprisingly a contentious issue between employers and workers,’ said Mugo, adding that people need the relevant skills to be employed, drive and meet the needs of the labour market.

‘At the Federation of Kenyan Employers, we want to see a very clear link to the skil
ls that are being produced in our learning institutions to curb the future needs of the labour market,’ urged Mugo, citing that the current approach to skills development is more of certificate oriented.

‘Kenyans are crazy about certificates and gather them like sands at the sea shore and they are very proud to have them but do they translate into us being more employable?’ questioned the CEO.

Further, she called upon learning institutions to come up with curriculums that will catch up with the market changes, stressing the importance of monitoring these changes by the institutions to ensure the skills that the people have respond to the dynamics in the labour sector.

‘It is therefore important for Kenyans and Africans at large to harness the benefits of labour migration so that they migrate to the high-level skills rather than those of lower levels for them to be employed in any part of the world,’ added Mugo.

According to the CEO, FKE together with its members employ more than 70 percent of the formal p
rivate sector wage employees in Kenya with the latter being just a quarter of the working population in this country.

Additionally, she observed the need to look at the informal economy, stating that the role of the federation is to build the capacity of the employers and to influence the environment in which business is done.

‘We do this through advocacy, effective representation, social dialogue and through the provision of value-added services,’ Mugo highlighted.

She at the same time said that the federation has a huge and broad role in representing employers at national, regional, continental and global levels.

‘Skills are essential assets of individual businesses and society at large and to cope with the rapidly changing levels, market workers need to benefit from lifelong learning,’ Mugo advised.

Mugo added that the training programme must fill the skill gaps in the country and also address the imbalances between supply and demand to meet the dynamics of the labour market.

‘We as the FKE had to co
pe when Covid happened, we had to cope with a new world, and we are all coping with the technological changes that have happened in the world and which have impacted the labour skills,’ she remarked.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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Kenya Hosts 3rd East African Regional Tourism Summit


Kenya is hosting the 3rd East African Regional Tourism Summit at the Kenyatta International Conventional Centre (KICC) in a bid to showcase the diverse and captivating tourist destinations across Eastern Africa.

The event aims to foster collaboration among East African nations and promote the region as a prime tourist destination.

Speaking during the summit’s official inauguration, Tourism and Wildlife CS Dr. Alfred Mutua highlighted Kenya’s commitment to tourism, emphasizing its significant role in revenue generation.

Dr. Mutua stressed the importance of building regional circuits to attract more visitors to Eastern Africa.

Drawing inspiration from countries with low populations, such as the Bahamas, Spain and Israel, the CS underscored Kenya’s unique position with a wealth of tourist attractions, particularly its renowned wildlife.

Despite the comparative abundance of attractions, he called for strategic efforts to increase tourism.

Connectivity emerged as a key focus, with Dr. Mutua calling upon the
aviation industry to play a pivotal role as a connecting tool between continents.

Enhancing transportation links within the East African region, asserted Dr. Mutua will contribute significantly to boosting the number of tourists.

The CS also emphasized the importance of ensuring the comfort of tourists during their visit, issuing instructions to all game parks to enhance facilities, including more washrooms.

Furthermore, he advised accommodation managers in hotels to acquire resuscitating machines to address potential medical emergencies, particularly cases of heart attacks, aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of tourists.

The 3rd East African Regional Tourism Summit serves as a platform for East African countries to collaborate, share insights and collectively promote the rich heritage of attractions the region has to offer.

Meanwhile, as the event unfolds, it is expected to pave the way for a new era of regional tourism cooperation and growth.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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National Government Staff In Kajiado Plant Trees To Boost Forest Cover


The national government staff in Kajiado County on Tuesday participated in a tree-planting exercise at the County Commissioner’s compound.

Led by County Commissioner Jude Wasonga, the civil servants planted over 250 tree seedlings of different species so as to boost tree cover.

The Commissioner noted that the move was in line with the government’s goal of planting 15 billion trees in 10 years.

‘The government is targeting to plant 15 billion trees in the next 10 years so as to increase the tree cover from the current 12 percent to 30 percent by the year 2032,’ he said.

Kajiado County Youth Coordinator Jennifer Shisoka who participated in the tree planting exercise, noted that trees play a key role in restoring biodiversity, improving air quality and addressing climate change impacts such as drought.

‘Trees are important as they help improve air quality and restore the ecosystem,’ she said.

The Officer challenged the youth to come out in large numbers and plant trees so as to promote tree cover and cons
erve the environment.

Shisoka noted that the trees which were being planted today will be of benefit to the youth in future.

She further called on the youth to be at the forefront in environmental conservation activities by establishing tree nurseries which will also generate them with an income and enable them to be financially independent.

On her part, County Civil Registrar of Persons Christine Gachau called on Kenyans to take advantage of the ongoing rains to plant trees and nurture them to maturity.

President William Ruto in December 2022 launched the tree planting programme where 15 billion trees are expected to be planted by 2032.

The move is aimed at reducing greenhouse emissions, stopping and reversing deforestation, and restoring 5.1 million hectares of deforested and degraded landscape.

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Fortrea Announces AI-Driven Partnership with Medidata to Increase Diversity in Clinical Trials

Collaboration leverages Medidata AI to improve access and participation of diverse population groups in clinical studies

DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced a partnership with Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company and leading provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, to use Medidata AI Intelligent Trials to increase access to diverse patients in clinical trials conducted by Fortrea.

Fortrea’s use of Medidata AI builds on an existing collaboration between the two companies, expanding on Fortrea’s use of Medidata Rave EDC, an advanced, robust, and secure EDC system for clinical trial site, patient and lab data capture and management. Fortrea will leverage features of Medidata AI Intelligent Trials, including study feasibility and diversity data, to help emerging and large biopharmas, as well as medical device and diagnostic companies, achieve enrollment goals that reflect the populations most impacted by each disease or condition under study.

“Medidata’s data and interface capabilities will enhance our ability to seamlessly integrate diverse populations into the clinical trial process,” said Fortrea COO and President of Clinical Services Mark Morais. “We are thrilled to work with Medidata as part of Fortrea’s go-forward data strategy.”

“Fortrea and Medidata share a commitment to advancing clinical trial research and this partnership is poised to reshape the landscape of diversity in clinical trials globally,” said Fareed Melhem, SVP, Medidata AI. “Together, our solutions support customers in life sciences to accelerate study timelines and make the benefits of clinical therapies more accessible to a diverse spectrum of individuals.”

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global provider of clinical development and patient access solutions to the life sciences industry. We partner with emerging and large biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation that accelerates life changing therapies to patients in need. Fortrea provides phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, differentiated technology-enabled trial solutions and post-approval services. Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas, a passion for scientific rigor, exceptional insights and a strong investigator site network. Our talented and diverse team of approximately 19,000 people working in more than 90 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally. Learn more about how Fortrea is becoming a transformative force from pipeline to patient at Fortrea.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) @Fortrea.

Fortrea Contacts:
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Kate Dillon (Media) – 646-818-9115, kdillon@prosek.com
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Fortrea annonce un partenariat avec Medidata basé sur l’IA afin d’accroître la diversité dans les essais cliniques

La collaboration s’appuie sur l’IA de Medidata pour améliorer l’accès et la participation de divers groupes de population aux études cliniques

DURHAM, Caroline du Nord, 20 nov. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortrea (Nasdaq : FTRE), l’un des plus grands organismes de recherche sous contrat (« ORC ») au monde, a annoncé aujourd’hui un partenariat avec Medidata, une société de Dassault Systèmes et l’un des principaux fournisseurs de solutions d’essais cliniques pour le secteur des sciences de la vie, afin d’utiliser les essais de Medidata basés sur l’intelligence artificielle pour améliorer l’accès à divers patients aux essais cliniques menés par Fortrea.

L’utilisation de l’IA de Medidata par Fortrea s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une collaboration déjà existante entre les deux sociétés, en élargissant l’utilisation par Fortrea de Rave EDC de Medidata, un système EDC avancé, robuste et sécurisé pour la saisie et la gestion des données relatives aux centres d’essais cliniques, aux patients et aux laboratoires. Fortrea exploitera les fonctionnalités des essais alimentés par l’IA de Medidata, y compris les données de faisabilité et de diversité des études, afin d’aider les entreprises biopharmaceutiques (qu’elles soient nouvelles ou de grande taille), ainsi que les sociétés proposant des dispositifs médicaux et des diagnostics, à atteindre des objectifs de participation aux études cliniques qui soient à l’image des populations les plus impactées par chaque maladie ou situation étudiée.

« Les données et les capacités d’interface de Medidata amélioreront notre capacité à intégrer de manière transparente diverses populations dans les processus d’essais cliniques », a déclaré Mark Morais, directeur des opérations et président des services cliniques de Fortrea. « Nous sommes ravis de travailler avec Medidata dans le cadre de la stratégie de Fortrea en matière de données. »

« Fortrea et Medidata partagent le même engagement à faire avancer la recherche sur les essais cliniques et ce partenariat est destiné à remodeler le paysage de la diversité dans les essais cliniques à l’échelle mondiale », a déclaré Fareed Melhem, vice-président principal, Medidata AI. « Les solutions que nous développons ensemble aident les clients spécialisés dans les sciences de la vie à réduire les délais de réalisation des études et à rendre les bienfaits des thérapies cliniques plus accessibles à un large éventail d’individus. »

À propos de Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq : FTRE) est l’un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de solutions de développement clinique et d’accès aux soins pour les patients dans le secteur des sciences de la vie. Nous collaborons avec des sociétés de renom et émergentes, spécialisées dans le domaine biopharmaceutique, des dispositifs médicaux et du diagnostic afin de stimuler l’innovation en matière de soins de santé pour accélérer la mise au point de traitements révolutionnaires pour les patients qui en ont besoin. Fortrea propose des solutions pour la gestion d’essais cliniques de phase I à IV, pour la pharmacologie clinique, pour les essais différenciés axés sur la technologie ainsi que des services après approbation. Les solutions de Fortrea s’appuient sur trois décennies d’expérience couvrant plus de 20 domaines thérapeutiques, une passion pour la rigueur scientifique, des connaissances exceptionnelles et un réseau solide de centres de recherche. Notre équipe talentueuse et diversifiée d’environ 19 000 personnes travaillant dans plus de 90 pays est dimensionnée pour fournir des solutions ciblées et flexibles à nos clients, partout dans le monde. Obtenez plus d’informations sur la manière dont Fortrea influence le changement, du pipeline au patient, sur Fortrea.com et suivez-nous sur LinkedIn et X (anciennement Twitter) @Fortrea.

Coordonnées de Fortrea :
Jennifer Minx (média) – 919-410-4195, media@fortrea.com
Kate Dillon (média) – 646-818-9115, kdillon@prosek.com
Hima Inguva (investisseurs) – 877-495-0816, Investors@fortrea.com

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Fortrea Anuncia Parceria Baseada em IA com a Medidata para Aumentar a Diversidade dos Ensaios Clínicos

Colaboração utiliza a IA da Medidata para aprimorar o acesso e a participação de diversos grupos populacionais em estudos clínicos

DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE), uma organização líder global de pesquisa por contrato (CRO), anunciou hoje uma parceria com a Medidata, uma empresa da Dassault Systèmes fornecedora líder de soluções de ensaios clínicos para a indústria de ciências da vida, para uso dos Medidata AI Intelligent Trials para aumento do acesso a diversos pacientes dos ensaios clínicos conduzidos pela Fortrea.

O uso da Medidata AI pela Fortrea se baseia em uma colaboração existente entre as duas empresas que expande o uso do Medidata Rave EdC, um sistema EdC avançado, robusto e seguro para a o gerenciamento e captura de dados em sites de ensaios clínicos, de pacientes e laboratórios. A Fortrea irá utilizar os recursos dos Medidata AI Intelligent Trials, incluindo dados de viabilidade e diversidade do estudo, para ajudar as biofarmas emergentes e grandes, bem como os dispositivos médicos e empresas de diagnóstico, a atingir metas de inscrição que reflitam as populações mais impactadas por cada doença ou condição do estudo.

“Os recursos de dados e interface da Medidata irão aumentar a nossa capacidade de integrar perfeitamente as diversas populações ao processo de testes clínicos”, disse o COO e Presidente de Serviços Clínicos da Fortrea, Mark Morais. “Estamos muito contentes em trabalhar com a Medidata como parte da estratégia de avanço de dados da Fortrea.”

“A Fortrea e a Medidata compartilham o compromisso de avançar a pesquisa de ensaios clínicos e esta parceria está pronta para remodelar o cenário da diversidade dos ensaios clínicos em todo o mundo”, disse Fareed Melhem, SVP, Medidata AI. “Juntas, nossas soluções apoiam os clientes de ciências da vida a acelerar os cronogramas de estudo e tornar os benefícios das terapias clínicas mais acessíveis a uma faixa diversificado de pessoas.”

Sobre a Fortrea

A Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) é fornecedora líder global de soluções para o desenvolvimento clínico e acesso ao paciente para a indústria de ciências da vida. Fazemos parcerias com grandes e emergentes empresas biofarmacêuticas, de dispositivos médicos e de diagnóstico para impulsionar a inovação na saúde que acelera terapias que mudam a vida dos pacientes que precisam delas. A Fortrea fornece gerenciamento de testes clínicos de fase I-IV, farmacologia clínica, soluções de testes com tecnologia diferenciada e serviços pós-aprovação. As soluções da Fortrea utilizam suas três décadas de experiência abrangendo mais de 20 áreas terapêuticas, sua dedicação ao rigor científico, insights excepcionais e uma forte rede de pesquisadores. Nossa equipe talentosa e diversificada de aproximadamente 19.000 pessoas que trabalham em mais de 90 países é dimensionada para fornecer soluções focadas e ágeis para clientes de todo o mundo. Saiba mais sobre como a Fortrea está se tornando uma força transformadora de pipeline para paciente na Fortrea.com e siga-nos no LinkedIn e X (antigo Twitter) @Fortrea.

Contatos da Fortrea:
Jennifer Minx (Mídia) – 919-410-4195, media@fortrea.com
Kate Dillon (Mídia) – 646-818-9115, kdillon@prosek.com
Hima Inguva (Investidores) – 877-495-0816, Investors@fortrea.com

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Axi launches Select Your Edge campaign with Manchester City stars

Broker enlists Man City stars to introduce their new capital allocation programme, Axi Select

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has launched their new campaign, Select Your Edge. Featuring stars of Manchester City FC, the campaign introduces Axi’s new capital allocation programme, Axi Select.

Since 2020, Axi, the Official Online Trading Partner of Manchester City, has utilised their access to the club’s players to deliver engaging content and to highlight their unique offerings. This year, Manchester City stars Erling Haaland, Kyle Walker, and Rodri compete head-to-head for the edge in various challenges such as ball-sorting and tower building.

Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at Axi, expressed her enthusiasm for their new campaign, stating, “As with every year, working with the City players was, once again, very exciting. They displayed amazing chemistry with each other, and this made for some great banter and amazing content. The collaboration was a unique way to introduce our latest offering, Axi Select. With our new programme, our clients can access the competitive edge they need to become pro traders.”

In September, the broker proudly launched their new capital allocation programme, Axi Select. Aimed to empower ambitious traders and facilitate their progression into professional trading, the programme offers traders the opportunity to access capital funding up to $1,000,000 USD, as well as other exceptional advantages including zero registration fees, and the potential to earn up to 90% of their profits.

Talking about Axi Select when it debuted, Louis Cooper, Chief Commercial Officer at Axi, said, “At Axi, we take pride in being a brand that consistently brings the edge to life for our customers. Our revolutionary new offering, Axi Select, is the first-of-its-kind among brokers and another true reflection of our brand promise. With Axi Select, we deliver unparalleled opportunities to our traders whilst both redefining the boundaries of what’s possible in trading and reshaping the evolution of the financial industry.”

For more information about Axi Select, visit https://www.axi.com/int/funded-trader-programme.
Watch video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDZeNJGi_UU

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFDs trading broker. As the preferred broker for thousands of ambitious customers in over 100 countries worldwide, we help all types of traders, trading businesses, banks and financial organizations find the edge they need to achieve their financial goals through informed transactions made on the world’s financial markets. Axi offers a comprehensive range of assets including CFDs for several asset classes such as Forex, Shares, Oil, Precious Metals, Coffee, Indices, and other commodities.

For other Axi communications, visit https://www.axi.com/int/blog/company-news

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Axi lança a campanha “Escolha o seu Diferencial” com estrelas do Manchester City

Corretora recruta estrelas do Man City para apresentar seu novo programa de alocação de capital, Axi Select

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A principal corretora online de FX e CFDs, Axi, lançou sua nova campanha, “Escolha o seu Diferencial”. Apresentando estrelas do Manchester City FC, a campanha introduz o novo programa de alocação de capital da Axi, o Axi Select.

Desde 2020, a Axi, parceira oficial de operação online do Manchester City, tem utilizado seu acesso aos jogadores do clube para oferecer conteúdo interativo e destacar suas ofertas únicas. Neste ano, as estrelas do Manchester City, Erling Haaland, Kyle Walker e Rodri, competem cara a cara pelas vantagens em vários desafios, como classificação de bolas e construção de torres.

Hannah Hill, Chefe de Marca e Patrocínio da Axi, expressou seu entusiasmo pela nova campanha, afirmando: “Como acontece todos os anos, trabalhar com os jogadores do City foi, mais uma vez, muito empolgante. Eles demonstraram uma química incrível entre si, o que resultou em ótimas brincadeiras e conteúdo incrível. A colaboração foi uma maneira única de apresentar a nossa mais recente oferta, o Axi Select. Com nosso novo programa, nossos clientes podem acessar o diferencial competitivo de que precisam para se tornarem traders profissionais.”

Em setembro, a corretora lançou com orgulho seu novo programa de alocação, o Axi Select. Com o objetivo de capacitar operadores ambiciosos e facilitar sua progressão para a negociação profissional, o programa oferece aos operadores a oportunidade de acessar financiamento de capital de até US$ 1.000.000, além de outros benefícios excepcionais, sem taxas de registro e a chance de ganhar até 90% de seus lucros.

Ao falar sobre o Axi Select em seu lançamento, Louis Cooper, diretor comercial da Axi, disse: “Na Axi, temos orgulho de ser uma marca que sempre traz o que há de melhor para nossos clientes. Nossa nova e revolucionária oferta, Axi Select, é a primeira de seu tipo entre os corretores e outro reflexo verdadeiro da promessa de nossa marca. Com a Axi Select, oferecemos oportunidades inigualáveis aos nossos traders, redefinindo os limites do que é possível na negociação e remodelando a evolução do setor financeiro.”

Para obter mais informações sobre o Axi Select, visite https://www.axi.com/int/funded-trader-programme

Veja este vídeo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDZeNJGi_UU

Sobre a Axi

Axi é uma corretora global de negociação on-line de FX e CFDs. Como corretora preferida de milhares de clientes ambiciosos em mais de 100 países em todo o mundo, ajudamos todos os tipos de traders, empresas de trading, bancos e organizações financeiras a encontrar o diferencial de que precisam para atingir suas metas financeiras através de transações conscientes feitas nos mercados financeiros mundiais. A Axi oferece uma ampla gama de ativos, incluindo CFDs para diversas classes de ativos, como Forex, ações, petróleo, metais preciosos, café, índices e outras commodities.

Confira outras comunicações da Axi em https://www.axi.com/int/blog/company-news 

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OPEN Health unites patient engagement experts to transform the patient experience

London, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — London, UK – November 20, 2023 – OPEN Health, a preeminent global provider of consulting, HEOR and market access, patient engagement, and scientific and creative communications services, is bringing together experts in strategic patient innovation and engagement, deepening the organization’s existing commitment to building patient-first solutions.

OPEN Health is combining the strength, expertise, and proven track record of the Px Group, a division of the CM Group which was acquired in 2022, and OPEN Health’s own patient engagement team into a unified global patient communications, patient research, and creative patient engagement partner. The combined team will be led by Cherie Myatt, alongside Senior Vice President Alexandra Dubois, Registered Health Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Dr. Sumira Riaz, and Patient Centricity Global Lead Gavin Jones.

Myatt, co-founder of the CM Group, started to build out a patient engagement team in 2016 based on clients’ needs to connect and activate their patient communities. She and Dubois, an experienced marketer and rare disease advocate, launched a division of the agency focused exclusively on providing patient engagement solutions to clients in the life sciences industry, particularly those in rare and complex conditions. Dr. Sumira Riaz has led OPEN Health’s Patient Engagement practice in Europe for the past six years, with an industry-leading team of health psychologists and behavioral scientists.

“I am excited to bring together our global experts to focus on engagement with patients, caregivers, community leaders, and advocacy groups. Together, we will use the patient voice to improve life-changing treatments across the globe,” said Myatt, whose title is President of OPEN Health Patient Engagement.

Dr. Annemarie Clegg, Chief Medical Officer at OPEN Health, commented, “By working as one, united team, we can better leverage our respective talents and methodologies to unlock patient engagement opportunities across the product life cycle and drive more effective engagement solutions.”

Collaborating with more than 1,300 global OPEN Health experts, the Patient Engagement team provides a wide range of solutions to address specific challenges for clients. Its full suite of solutions includes:

  • Strategy, insights & market research – delivers design solutions that resonate with communities and significantly impact disease outcomes with a profound understanding of patient needs.
  • Health psychology & behavioral science – delivers comprehensive insights into the lived experience of patient and caregiver with evidence-based methodologies.
  • Patient content & storytelling – delivers patient-focused communications and storytelling solutions that educate, connect, and inspire.
  • Patient Engager™ programs and advocacy engagement – partners with life sciences companies and their patients and caregiver communities to purposefully infuse the patient perspective into programs and communications.

To learn more, visit https://www.openhealthgroup.com/patient-engagement 

About OPEN Health

OPEN Health unites deep scientific knowledge with wide-ranging specialist expertise to unlock possibilities that improve health outcomes and patient well-being. Working in partnership with our clients, we embrace our different perspectives and strengths to deliver fresh thinking and solutions that make a difference. OPEN Health is a flexible global organization that solves complex healthcare challenges across consulting, HEOR and market access, scientific communications, patient engagement, and creative omnichannel communications. For more information on OPEN Health, visit www.openhealthgroup.com.

Press contact:

OPEN Health

Candice Subero, Vice President, Global Marketing

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Teachers Urged To Conform To Education Reforms


Teachers in the country are required to upgrade to diploma level to conform to the Competency-Based- Curriculum that the Education Ministry is implementing.

Speaking during a graduation ceremony at the International Teaching and Training Center (ITTC) in Isinya, Kajiado East Sub County, the Director of Teacher Education in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Salome Maina urged all teachers who graduated with a certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECDE) and Primary Teacher Education (PTE) to upgrade to diploma to conform to the new education reforms.

‘Because of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the reforms at the Education Ministry, all the teachers teaching are supposed to be at the diploma level. Practicing teachers are supposed to upgrade in order to comply with the new system of education. All who are graduating with ECDE and PTE, please undertake the one-year upgrading course so that you can attain a diploma,’ Dr. Maina said.

She noted that the 21st Century environment demands a highly flexib
le labour force which is demonstrated in the application of the technical and soft skills competencies.

‘Today’s teacher must possess abilities that make them competitive both locally and globally thus training must go beyond the traditional role of imparting knowledge, skills, and attitude, and it is based on this expectation that the government adopted the CBC that is being implemented in the teacher training colleges.

‘As a country, we are committed to producing a 21st-century teacher who has the requisite teaching skills and is willing to adapt to the learner-centered approaches that lay emphasis on nurturing every learner’s potential and responding to societal needs. We are also expecting teachers who will inspire the learners and engage them in a friendly manner by communicating to them effectively and creating an enabling environment for learning,’ Dr Maina emphasized.

The Director said the government recognizes the critical role played by private institutions which provide education opportunities t
o Kenyans provided they offer quality education and meet expected standards.

Dr Maina further added that all the teachers are required to register with the Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC), familiarize themselves with the education reforms, and acquire the legal and policy documents on education which are easily accessible at the TSC and Ministry of Education websites.

The Director said the government is committed to ensuring that every Kenyan is given an equal opportunity to learn and study considering education is the right of every Kenyan adding that the government is continually investing in basic education and everyone is expected to actively participate in ensuring both boys and girls are given equal opportunities in education at all levels.

ITTC’s Board of Management chairperson William Aketch urged teachers to perform their role diligently to safeguard the fabric of the nation because they are the ones who shape the future of nations and added they must do so with integrity, professionalism, hone
sty, and honour.

Over 1,200 students graduated in Teacher Education, Primary Teacher Education, and Early Childhood Development Education courses alongside various TVET courses.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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