Training programme opens doors for Githunguri students to work in Germany

May 28, 2023 - 14:59

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba (right) receives Sh500, 000 from Mount Kenya University as scholarship for five students to pursue Germany courses at the institution.

Thika, Sunday, May 28, 2023

KNA by Muoki Charles

Five students from Githunguri, Kiambu County are set to benefit from a free training course in German language at Mount Kenya University (MKU) before being attached for paid internship in German hospitals from mid-next year.

This follows a partnership between MKU and Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba through her Mamacare initiative, where the university has paid Sh500, 000 for the training.

The students, some of whom are university graduates, commenced learning at MKU’s main campus in Thika town last week.

During the launch of the mamacare programme at her constituency, Wamuchomba said the opportunity will open doors for her constituents to work abroad.

She called on the locals to take advantage of such training programmes which she said have long term returns.

"Learners should be alert when such opportunities present themselves and take advantage since the prospects have better returns in the long run,” she said.

MKU has a pact in place with Germany's Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences to offer a two semester Germany course to health care students after which they will be released to Germany hospitals for internship as well as job placement.

The pact helps at bridging the shortfall in the number of healthcare workers in Germany whereby those who retire are not adequately replaced.

According to Dr Christopher Mutembei, Director, MKU Centre for Professional Development and Kenya project coordinator the students will go for further training in German hospitals at an initial salary of about Euro 1,200 (Sh170, 000) per month.

Through the programme, students who complete the course in Kenya will be facilitated during their stay abroad and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, students will be offered career opportunities for full time employment, exposing them to extensive further specialised training opportunities in Germany hospitals among other benefits.

Courtesy ; K. N. A