
The Kenya Alumni Engagement Programme is a partnership between Cultural Vistas, United States and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. This programme aims at recruiting alumni of U.S. government-funded programs to help Kenyan's address challenges that are in the way of the nation's progress. The project's main objective is to engage alumni of U.S. government exchange programs in enhancing peace and security, economic empowerment, health and the rule of law in Kenya.
In the month of April, the programme held its second, third and fourth speaker series in Embu, Meru and Laikipia respectively.The second speaker series was held on 19th April 2021 at the University of Embu. The speaker, Ms. Jacqueline Omol, a PrincipalPersecution Council member in the office of the Director of Public Prosecution and an alumna of two U.S. Government-funded programs facilitated an interactive discussion on peace, security and the rule of law. She urged each participant to have an achievable goal on what they would do towards ensuring that there is peace and security in the nation. The event culminated in the formation of an Embu County Alumni Chapter. The chapter will enable the youth to undertake initiatives that will address peace and security in the community.
The third speaker series was held on 23rd April, 2021 at Meru University of Science and Technology. The day's theme was the rule of law, which was delivered by Ms. Christine Mweu, a Forensic Investigator working with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). On the same day, the fourth alumni speaker series was held at Laikipia University. The day's theme was “Health Awareness", which was addressed by Mr. Nicholas Mwenda, a Health Economist and Mandela Washington Fellow. He encouraged the participants to know and perform their roles in ensuring a good healthcare system.


