By Peter Ochieng
The County government of Bungoma and South Korea have inked a deal to redefine, strengthen and expand Vocational Training Centres, through an exchange program that will drive innovation, research and growth of job opportunities.
The cooperation initiated via the signature of Bungoma governor Kenneth Lusaka and South Korea’s Jeollanam-Do Education Minister, Kim Dae Jung will enhance skill development, equipping young people both in Bungoma and Korea with essential skills in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), green technologies and sustainable construction practices.
“This partnership that we have secured will transform the learning experience of our young learners in Bungoma and our young men and women in our VTCs. We are grateful,” said the governor.
In addition, South Korea handed the Bungoma delegation 4,000 State-of-the-art Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) furniture that will boost the county’s efforts, in providing conducive environment for the young learners.
Governor Lusaka is in South Korea as part of President William Ruto’s delegation in the visit to the Asian Country.
Speaking during a meeting with South Korea business community in Seoul, Ruto said the country’s technological advancements position it as an ideal strategic partner for Kenya, as his administration pushes for clean energy, agro-processing, and the digital and creative economy agenda.
“By forging effective collaboration with Korean investors, we are poised to transform these sectors into major drivers of economic growth and job creation in Kenya.”
Bungoma has a longstanding partnership with South Korea, actively supporting the county in provision of clean and safe water for close to 200,000 residents through KOICA I, KOICA II and the soon to be launched KOICA III projects.