Nairobi, Kenya – November 2024 – Unicaf, the leading online higher education provider in Africa, is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Progressive Nurses Association (KPNA) during the 38th Annual Scientific Conference held from 5th to 8th November 2024.
This landmark partnership marks a significant step in empowering Kenyan nurses and healthcare professionals by providing them with access to internationally recognised degree programmes through Unicaf’s generous scholarship programme. The MoU will enable KPNA members to advance their education and skills by studying with Unicaf and its esteemed partner universities, which include institutions in the UK and Africa.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the National Chairman of KPNA, Mr Michael Nyongesa, hailed the partnership as a transformative opportunity for Kenyan nurses. “Through this collaboration with Unicaf, our members can now access higher education from globally renowned institutions, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to excel in the modern healthcare landscape,” he said.
National Secretary Ms Triza Ireri echoed these sentiments, highlighting the significance of the partnership. “This MoU presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for nurses and healthcare professionals to expand their expertise and contribute to improving healthcare standards in Kenya and beyond,” she stated.
Unicaf representatives, including Samson Kithika and Joshua Nyambane, participated in the conference and delivered impactful presentations on the wide-ranging benefits of the Unicaf Scholarship Programme. These sessions provided valuable insights into how nurses can take advantage of Unicaf’s flexible and affordable online degree options to advance their careers while maintaining their professional commitments.
KPNA serves as the national and professional voice of over 135,000 nurses in all 47 counties in Kenya and worldwide. This MoU solidifies Unicaf’s role as a partner in supporting healthcare professionals, addressing skill gaps, and fostering academic excellence.
Dr Elias Maina, County Executive Committee Member for Health Services in Kiambu County, graced the conference, underscoring the importance of such partnerships in advancing healthcare delivery and professional development.
This partnership represents a shared vision of enhancing healthcare education in Kenya and creating opportunities for nurses to thrive in an increasingly complex and demanding sector. Unicaf remains committed to supporting healthcare professionals through flexible, high-quality education and to fostering collaborations that have a lasting impact on communities.
