Government celebrates women venturing into engineering courses

By Vincent Munga

The Kenyan government is upbeat on the gains achieved in fostering women in courses that have been perceived to be male dominated.

The move manifested at this years Railway Training Institute (RTI) 61st graduation ceremony where approximately 45 percent of the graduates were women, many being supported by scholarships from county governments and other institutions.

Principal Secretary for the State Department of Transport, Mohamed Daghar, who presided over the ceremony held at the institutes main campus, South B Nairobi, commended the organization for enhancing diversity and gender inclusivity.

“The near-equal representation of male and female students affirms the government’s commitment to empowering women in the transport sector and ensuring equitable access to education and opportunities,” he said.

Kenya Railways Chairman Abdi Duale and Managing Director Philip Mainga emphasized on the pivotal role of education and training in enhancing operational excellence within the sector.

They encouraged the graduands to remain at the forefront of innovation and safety in the railway industry.

Railway Training Institute has a rich history as being one of the oldest training institutions in the East African region dating back to the colonial era.

The institute was set up to meet the increasing demand for skilled workforce required to manage the East African railways and harbors.

The institution celebrated the academic achievements of 1,415 graduates in various fields, including Maritime Studies, Business and Engineering.