CS Ogamba Oversees Signing of Landmark Agreements to Strengthen University STEM Education

The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Migos Ogamba, has led the signing of Implementation Agreements for the Higher Education, Science and Technology Phase II Project at the Ministry’s Jogoo House “B” Offices.

The Project is a five-year flagship Government investment aimed at transforming Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education across public universities.

Through targeted investments in infrastructure, modern equipment, academic capacity, research and governance systems, the Project seeks to ensure that universities are fully prepared to receive learners transitioning from the Competency-Based Education (CBE) pathway, while also producing graduates equipped with relevant skills, strong innovation capacity and global competitiveness.

Standing (L–R): Prof. Ezra Maritim, Chairman of Council, Open University of Kenya (OUK); Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, Principal Secretary for Higher Education; Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Education; and Prof. Elijah Omwenga, Vice-Chancellor, Open University of Kenya (OUK).

For the Open University of Kenya (OUK), the Project presents a strategic opportunity to strengthen its digital-first STEM programmes, expand virtual and physical learning infrastructure, enhance academic and research capacity and position the University as a key national hub for flexible, technology-driven higher education aligned with the CBE framework.

The event was attended by the Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, Chairpersons of Council and Vice-Chancellors from 19 public universities.