Unicaf has formalised a strategic partnership with Gulf African Bank through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to provide transformative educational opportunities to Gulf African Bank staff, their immediate families, and key stakeholders.
This partnership is anchored on a shared commitment to capacity building, professional development, and expanding access to internationally recognised higher education. Through the Unicaf platform, beneficiaries will have the opportunity to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with generous scholarship funding at partner universities in the UK and Africa.
The MOU seeks to:
- Enhance employee capacity by providing access to globally relevant skills.
- Support career advancement through internationally recognised qualifications.
- Strengthen talent retention by investing in staff development.
- Boost organisational competitiveness with a highly skilled workforce.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior representatives from both institutions, including Irene Cherwon, Head of Human Resources; Saada Mohammed, Head of Business; and Joseph Nyaga, Chief Operating Officer from Gulf African Bank, alongside the senior management team from Unicaf Kenya’s Country Office. Speaking at the event, Ms Winnie Rachael, Country Manager, Unicaf, Kenya, highlighted that the partnership highlights Unicaf’s commitment to making quality higher education accessible and affordable, emphasising that the collaboration invests not only in academic growth but also in the long-term professional development of the bank’s workforce and stakeholders. Ms Irene Cherwon added that Gulf African Bank views its people as its greatest asset, and this collaboration provides a meaningful opportunity for staff and their families to access world-class education, empowering them to grow both professionally and personally.
The signing of this MOU marks a significant milestone in fostering institutional partnerships that drive workforce development and broaden access to quality higher education. Both Unicaf Kenya and Gulf African Bank will now implement initiatives to ensure eligible staff and stakeholders benefit from this programme.
