TENP Chief Principal Dr. Charles Koech Welcomes Partnerships to Enhance Trainees’ Experience
Eldoret National Polytechnic’s Chief Principal, Dr. Charles Koech, has extended a warm welcome to all organizations interested in collaborating with the institution to help enhance the learning experience of its students. Dr. Koech highlighted that such partnerships would provide trainees with practical experience, equipping them with valuable knowledge to boost their skills and employability.
Speaking during an agribusiness exhibition organized at the Polytechnic and hosted by the East African Grain Council (EAGC), Dr. Koech emphasized the importance of collaboration in fostering innovation and providing students with real-world agricultural solutions. The exhibition aimed to showcase new ideas, creativity, and advancements in the agricultural sector.
“As an institution, we welcome partnerships like this because they offer our trainees an invaluable opportunity to learn directly from experts, exchange ideas, and extend critical services to farmers,” said Dr. Koech. “This is a crucial step towards boosting food productivity and ensuring that we, as a country, become more self-reliant in agriculture.”
The event, which brought together stakeholders from across the agricultural industry, was a follow-up to a similar exhibition held last year. EAGC Executive Director, Gerald Masila, who accompanied Dr. Koech, commended the Polytechnic’s collaboration with the East African Grain Council and the Uasin Gishu County Government. According to Masila, the partnership has had a significant impact on local farmers, evident in this year’s exhibition, which showcased a marked improvement in agricultural production.
“We are very pleased with our continued partnership with Eldoret National Polytechnic and the Uasin Gishu County Government,” Masila said. “What farmers learned last year from the exhibition and the training provided has been immensely valuable. The results are clear—this year, food production is higher, and prices are more affordable.”
Masila expressed optimism that continued collaboration between the Polytechnic, EAGC, and other partners will not only improve agricultural practices but also ensure that farmers in the region have access to the latest innovations that can enhance food security across the country.
Dr. Koech reiterated the Polytechnic’s commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships with industry leaders, saying such collaborations are essential to building a strong, skilled workforce for Kenya’s agricultural sector.
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