MKU releases the third cohort of nursing students to go and work in Germany

Mount Kenya University has flagged off the third cohort of nursing students who have received apprenticeship opportunities in Germany hospitals, following a partnership between the institution and Germany. The nursing apprentices were awarded visas and air tickets to travel to Germany to work in the European country. The release of the 12 brings the number of nursing students pursuing apprenticeship opportunities in German hospitals to 25, after the institution sent five students in the first cohort and another eight in the second cohort. MKU Vice Chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi said the students are set to benefit from the invaluable experience which offers them unique advantages in the evolving medical field. He added that another 35 students have been selected to pursue their careers on this initiative and will soon get the opportunity in the next cohort to pursue their apprenticeship in Germany. The University's Chairman of the Council Dr. Vincent Gaitho underscored the need for valuable networks to thrive in today’s competitive world. He encouraged other students to seize every job opportunity available; adding that the university would ensure more students benefitted from such international apprenticeship programmes. The beneficiaries could not hide their joy as they expressed their hopes and aspirations upon landing in Germany.