SPEECH BY THE DR. FRED MATIANG’I- CS MINISTRY FOR ICT ON MONDAY, 16TH MARCH, 2015 AT THE TECHNOLOGY OPEN DAY & LAUNCH OF DeHUB CEREMONY

Abstract

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen! It’s my pleasure to visit Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) and I am honored to be the guest during this official opening of this Technology day and the launch of DeHUB. Since inception, DeKUT has integrated education with technology in Engineering, Tourism and business studies. The Technology open day was conceived following successful experiences through similar exhibitions held at the university in the past the most recent being held in collaboration with the Nyeri County like the Nyeri Hack. The event had seventy (70) students from across five (5) universities in Kenya showcasing innovative projects. DeKUT DeHUB is fully equipped for collaborative learning and student interaction which is the hallmark of DeKUT Quality Education, Research and Innovation, the university’s strategy for preparing students with skills needed in the 21st century workplace.