European partners headed to Kenya in July to oversee the installation of the photovoltaic equipment.
For a week from 22 – 26 July, delegates from Institut Technik und Bildung (Germany), Warnborough College (Ireland) and Maristak Durango (Spain) went to Homa Bay county and spent time with all the Kenyan partners.
The trip kicked off with meetings at Rongo University, where representatives of the local participating schools attended, also. A warm welcome was made by Vice-Chancellor, Prof Samuel Gudu. He was also presented with a token of appreciation by ITB’s Dr Peter Kaune. Updates on the project were presented by each partner.
The Spanish partners presented a Learning and Work Task (LWT) on photovoltaic installation and maintenance, which served as a useful precursor to the actual installation work over the next few days. It was also decided that Vivian Harberts and Dr Julian Ng would lead a series of teacher training workshops at each local school. A press meeting was arranged on 23 July to showcase the work done on the project.
The delegation then made its way to the schools, with the teams splitting up to cover the three schools: Kiabuya, Miramba and St Joseph Olando.
The LWT on photovoltaic installation was run at each school for the benefit of the staff and teachers. The teacher training workshops followed suit.
During the trip, we were able to meet up with some of our associate partners, notably Mr Bruno Backes from the German Chamber of Commerce to East Africa, and Mr Walter Odondi of Zizique Africa.
As is usual, all European partners were treated to the wonderful Kenyan hospitality and food, and much camaraderie was had by all in attendance. Thank you to all our Kenyan colleagues for an unforgettable time.
