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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>President William Ruto has announced that going forward, learning institutions will learn the German language.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the joint press held at State House, Nairobi, the head of state said the move will enable the two countries to bridge the language gap.<\/p>\n

“We agreed to introduce teaching and learning of German in basic education institutions, TVET and other institutions of higher learning,” Ruto said.<\/p>\n

The President added Germany has agreed to support Kenya to train more teachers to assist in the language.<\/p>\n

“We agreed to align as much as possible the Kenyan and German TVET curriculum,” he said.<\/p>\n

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ruto also agreed to establish a twinning institutions framework that will pair Kenya’s TVET colleges with those in Germany.<\/p>\n

“What we seek is a synergy to enrich learning and grow the economy from the bottom up, Germany has agreed to enhance Hustler Fund to increase affordable and easy access,” he said.<\/p>\n

Scholz is in the country for a state visit. He makes a return to Africa for a three-day trip that will see him visit Ethiopia and Kenya.<\/p>\n

Scholz who is accompanied by various dignitaries has also been scheduled to visit the geothermal power plant in Naivasha.<\/p>\n

He will later visit the Africa Union (AU) offices, the focus being regional and international security.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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