Commissioning of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, Ibeju-Lekk...

Monday 22nd May 2023 Dangote commissioned the 650 BPD Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the largest single train refinery in the world!

the outgoing  President Muhammadu Buhari garced the Event.

"Why Russia is the Hidden Gem of International Education: A Personal Experience"

Voronezh State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Have you ever thought of studying in a country with a strong emphasis on science, technology, and engineering, with a particular focus on nuclear energy, aerospace, and defense and as well as Other sectors with growth potential including IT, finance, and healthcare?

Then  Russia Should Be on Your List of Study Abroad Destinations!

Russian scholarships are globally recognized to be the Best and on-Demand in the Job market.

Eng. Boniface Muthoka
 Kenyan Beneficiary of a Russian scholarship
at the Voronezh State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Eng. Boniface Muthoka, a Kenyan Beneficiary of a Russian scholarship at the Voronezh State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering where he studied BSc.Civil Engineering took us through his 5-year adventure as a student covering an Inside Look at the Quality of Education in Russian Universities, From Black Bread to Borsch; an experience of the Cuisine and Culture of Russia, Breaking Down Barriers; Debunking Stereotypes About Russians and a World of Opportunities; the Benefits of Studying in Russia for Kenyans and Africans.

How was your experience in Russia? 

(People's Culture & Interaction)

 Russian people are very friendly as opposed to what is believed, very warm and welcoming.

In Russian culture, the number of flowers you give someone can have a special meaning, and even numbers of flowers are generally associated with funerals and mourning. Therefore, it is considered inappropriate to give even numbers of flowers, especially roses, as a gift on occasions such as birthdays, weddings, or other happy events. Instead, odd numbers of flowers are preferred, with the number three being the most common and symbolizing good luck, while five or seven flowers are also popular choices.This cultural practice is deeply rooted in Russian traditions and is still observed by many Russians today.

Food & Culture

Their food is interesting; every meal must have a bread commonly known as xleb( black bread).  They also have a very nice soup called borsh,

Security

I think Russia is one of the most secure countries in the world, there are CCTV  cameras everywhere, and no one can harm you and hide, so when walking around you be assured no one will do anything crazy to you

Climatic Seasons & Periods 

Russia has a continental climate with long, cold winters and short summers. It is important to dress warmly during winter and be prepared for long nights.

Winter can be really cold especially if you live in the far north, the southern part is a bit warm, and summer can also be very hot.

 In terms of weather its a land of extremes

Which Fields are demanding in Russia? 

Russia has a strong emphasis on science, technology, and engineering, with a particular focus on nuclear energy, aerospace, and Defense.

Other sectors with growth potential include IT, finance, and healthcare.

How were the Scholarship Selection Tests?

 (a brief on the entire Process & Advice to Kenyans' strategies for winning a Scholarship).

 I applied for a scholarship through the Ministry of Education and was called for an interview after which I was successful, that's where the journey started. The whole process started around February (application) to November (that's when I flew to Russia) together with other students who had won the scholarship, that time we were 15 only. Now the number has increased to 60 slots which means more opportunities for those who wish to study in Russia.

NB: Attached is a past post we advertised on application guidelines, dated February 2023-https://k254nairobinews.blogspot.com/2023/02/14-days-to-deadline-for-russian.html

Did you Study as you work? 

(What works).

Not really, You could only work during holidays coz the school work was really demanding.

 

Did you Work in the Russian Industry after your 5-Year Civil Engineering Study completion?

I did internship & attachments with Russian companies, but I came back home immediately after graduation,

 

Are Employment Opportunities Many & easily accessible in Russia upon completing studies? 

(specify demand vs Level of education..." just like the way in Kenya jobs specify that Master's holders are highly considered").

 

The literacy level in Russia is very high, which means you have to stand out to get that job, almost more than 80% have masters and a quite good number have PhDs. But for foreigners, English teaching jobs are plenty, especially when you are still on campus.

Employment opportunities in Russia vary depending on the sector and level of education. Some industries have a high demand for skilled professionals, while others may have limited job openings. Generally, higher education and specialized skills increase one's employment prospects. 

Do you prefer studying then get employed in Russian sectors or beneficiaries  should come to work and Grow in their country (herein Kenya)

If you get a scholarship, the best thing is to come back home and give back to your home country, the country sends you to acquire knowledge and bring it back, otherwise what will be the essence of giving you a scholarship if you ain't bringing that knowledge back home

General Final Remarks.

"Those Who Wish To Gain Good Education And Life Skills, Russia Is The Country, I Don't Regret At All Studying There"

Studying in Russia can be a rewarding experience, with many universities offering high-quality education and research opportunities.

It is also important to research scholarship opportunities and prepare a strong application to increase one's chances of being accepted.

A section of Foreign Students

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KUCCPS Visit to Taita Taveta University (TTU) Voi Campus

KUCCPS CEO, Dr.Agnes Mercy Wahome, and TTU-VC Prof.Fred.Simiyu Barasa

On Tuesday,28th March 2023, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) Management led by the CEO Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome visited Taita Taveta University in the company of Dr. John Oluoch, Director Placement Coordination and Career Development and Mr. Paul Juma, Communications Manager.

The team in the company of Vice Chancellor-Prof.Fred Simiyu Barasa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor ARO-Prof Christine Onyango, The Registrar ARO-Dr Meshack Pongah Mwandoe, and various Deans of Schools (SBESS - Dr. Namusonge Eric, SME - Dr. Benard Alunda) and Chairmen of departments (Informatics & Computing – Ms. Grace Mwaura, Education - Dr.David Chikati, EESS-Dr.Mwakio Mwagandi,BMS-Dr.Patrick Kimaku, SAEES-Dr. James Gichuru, MSPS - Dr.Samuel Mutua, and Members of Staff (Finance, procurement...) accompanied KUCCPS on the tour.

KUCCPs visited the ongoing Administration Block which on completion will house administration Offices, Conference & Seminar Halls, Helipad, and a hotel. The VC told KUCCPS that the project could have been completed long ago had it not been for the government's phased disbursement which is inadequate.

Dr. Agnes Wahome,KUCCPS CEO
"I must say Taita Taveta University has more than enough to offer, from the tour I have undertaken today,courtesy of the management,kazi mzuri"

Other facilities visited were:

1. The Mining Complex, herein TTU-Centre for Mining, Environmental Engineering and Resource Management (CEMEREM).

Was launched by former President H.E Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta on 11th March 2017.Phase-1 of the project which cost ksh.1 Million was completed in 2020 and is now used as lecture classrooms. The mining complex will also house 16 laboratories among them being Innovation Labs (Nanotechnology), Thermodynamic Lab, Survey Labs, Computer Labs, Soil and Rock lab (which will have various mineral analysis technologies including the vast Gemstones in Taita Taveta County). 

Prof.Fred Simiyu Barasa, The Vice-Chancellor,
"Businesses have flourished, housing projects(rentals) have been developed courtesy of the establishment of Taita Taveta University at its present day"

2. The Engineering Workshop

1.      The Workshop houses the Foundry Workshop, Fitting Workshop, Car service center, and Universal Milling Machine.

During the workshop visit, a model mine demonstrating how open pits and shafts should be dug procedural to reduce accidents hence safety was explained. 

Prof. Christine Onyango,DVC-ARO,
"There is a lot of wealth in Mining, but if professionalism is not undertaken, then safety is strictly null. A case study in Kenya is that artisanal miners don't perform the technical part of mining, that's why their industry is prone to accidents."

3. The Geotechnical Laboratory

The lab houses both Soil and Rock mechanics laboratories with soil and rock samples including gemstones and quartz and a faceting machine for gemstone value addition that is used for real-time demonstration.

Dr. Joseph Muchiri Ph.D., Chair of Department, MMPE
"Since gemstone is a rare stone, that's why we teach other aspects of the mining industry especially Soil mechanics, Rock mechanics, Mine statistics, Mining Ventilation, and Mining design to equip our students with various skills to apply out there in their real fields."
Under the Mining and Mineral Processing Course, Mining deals with the extraction of minerals whilst, processing simply deals with the conversion of the raw materials(Rough minerals)into finished goods, which is a combination of value Addition.

Mr. Nahashon Adero, Survey and Informatics Lecturer at MMPE
Demonstrating the surveying part of Mining using Disposition &
location electronic devices for Angular measurements

4. The Geo-Informatics Science Lab

Dr.Makokha, Open A.I lecturer,
"Our lab was earlier used by postgraduates, but now undergraduates as well have access to it. This sorted the incapability issue of underprivileged students and as well access to high-speed computers which we have in this lab."

Students at GIS Lab

5. The Nano technology-Innovation lab

Moses Karanja, MMPE Student Karanja Demonstrating
his Conveyor Belt Control System Invention

Two (2) Bsc Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering students, namely, Moses Karanja and Paul Njinu demonstrated their inventions from scratch.

The said Smart Conveyor Belt Control System Invention

Moses Karanja demonstrated the Smart Conveyor belt Control system hooked to the Connected Factories that is efficient enough to monitor real-time operations in the mine; it can be operated remotely hence promoting safety and theft reduction e.g in the cement industry or quarries.

Paul Njinu, MMPE Student Showcasing the
award-winning Ottoman stool

Paul Njinu on his part demonstrated an Ottoman stool made from plastics and hence environmental waste management vs sustainability.

The project won $1000 last year under Bic Innovation Submissions under Encatus TTU-Club under the patronage of Mr.Nahashon Adero.

6. The University's state-of-the-art Pavillion

The facility carries a football pitch, Rugby pitch, Swimming Pool, handball, and netball pitch.

7. The Library

Taita Taveta University students busy in the Library

The VC told the visitors and a section of students at the library that the library was constructed in 2014 by mining Students during their internal attachment hence the mark "MMPE 2014"

Finally, the team had an in-depth discussion with the senate in the boardroom about matters pertaining to the university's excellence and Improvements.

Members of the University Council and Senate

Parting shot by the Vice Chancellor.

• As the name suggests on matters Home of Ideas, "I am proud to say that Kenya  Space Agency selected Taita Taveta University as a leader in Operational SpaceWeather Data, and as such, several GIS and Engineering students were selected to work on the same project for the Agency.
• Taita Taveta University produced a smart lecturer, Dr. Ochieng to teach Artificial Intelligence at Cambridge University under "Deep Mind Lecturers".Others are alumni who have become business leaders and lecturers as well,  not forgetting the one and only lecturer from the Department of MSPS, Dr. Mutua Samuel who invented a new formula for calculating the Area of a Triangular Shape hence dubbed "Mutua's Formula" which solved various challenges in land surveying techniques.
• Dr. Oscar Ngesa and Mr. Nashon Adero outshined Oxford University in the 2023 World Cup predicting.
  
• Water will be fully connected to our  4 Million Capacity Water Tank by end of this year (2023).
• Our next projects are a modern Library, Security Contol Gate systems, and many more."

TTU  Best performing Alumni currently working as
lecturers at TTU,from top left, Msc.Eng.Emmanuel, Msc.Madam Grace Mwaura,
MSC.Eng.Khadija and Dr.Mutua respectively.

Editors Key Point Analysis:

• Taita Taveta university has more than enough to offer, it's high time that students and interested scholars take advantage of its vast on-demand courses offered at the university.
• Studying at the University exposes you to opportunities and much of it all, the Tsavo East and West National Park is serene and is home to the Big Five (Red Elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, & leopard, not forgetting the SGR view...monkeys as well in the University's Compound.

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Safaricom PLC February 2023 News Letter

 

February 2023 Newsletter It’s February, and this month we celebrate all things love. Love for technology, love for animals and everything in between. Fun fact. Did you know that in 2021, Roan Antelopes in the quiet Ruma National Park in Homa Bay County, were only 14 across the entire sanctuary? But, in just two years, the number has increased to 25. Find out more about this endangered species population in this month’s newsletter. We share an interesting gem that highlights marathon star Eliud Kipchoge’s story on how technology is key in pushing him to reach and even surpass his set goals. The best statement to summarize this piece is in his own famous words, “No human is limited.” Still on tech, read about the 2023 innovations that we can’t wait to see make a huge impact on how we live our lives by bringing forth solutions to living simpler lives. Two young innovators, Brian and Diana, tell us about their valuable contribution to the field of science, one of which won them an award at the Young Scientists Kenya competition. Finally, in line with data privacy day which is commemorated on the 28th of January, we have a story on why less is more when it comes to personal data and protecting yourself from fraudsters. These tips might just come in handy as you browse the internet. As always, enjoy your read and feel free to share with your networks. …TOP STORY… Eliud Kipchoge talks his tech Eliud Kipchoge talks his tech A lot of work goes into preparing for a marathon, especially if you are one of the greatest runners in the history of running, and the Safaricom Newsroom sought to find out what technology does for the world-beating champion. Eliud Kipchoge tells us more on how technology has grown to be an important component of his training regime. Find Out More The Roan antelopes of Ruma, two years on Efforts to save the Roan antelope kicked off in January 2021 with the partnership between the M-PESA Foundation, Kenya Wildlife Service and the Northern Rangelands Trust. Since the start of the project in 2021, the partnership developed strategies to ensure that the endangered species are cared for and increase in number. Two years on, the KWS have successfully limited predation, which was one of the biggest reasons for the decline of the Roan antelopes. Read More Climate change and elections top at science fest Two Form Four students from Chala Secondary School in Taita Taveta were the overall winners at the 2022 Young Scientists Kenya competition, with an innovation dubbed “Smart Fingerprint Ballot Box”. Since the duo started working together, they have developed five innovations: the Smart Cleaner, Smart Handwashing Machine, Leakage Detector, Camel Milk and Smart Fingerprint Ballot Box. Discover More On personal data, less is more Reports of identity theft, SIM swaps, hacking and massive data leaks have increased along with internet penetration and advances in technology. It’s rare to go more than a few days without hearing about a major data breach that may have exposed personal information of millions of individuals. Mutua Mutuku, an advocate and data compliance specialist gives us more tips on staying safe. Learn More   The exceptional innovations coming our way in 2023 The annual influential technology event, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), shines a light on intriguing innovations and emerging trends that will be seen throughout the year. We have brought the list to you on some of the interesting innovations that caught our attention. Find Out More ....WHAT YOU MISSED OUT IN JANUARY.... Unpacking the Safaricom calendar The Safaricom Calendar has become something people look forward to because of the themes and the beauty it brings to the homes and offices of the people who receive it. This year’s calendar celebrates the Kenyan people’s spirit of hope and resilience by showing monuments and heritage sites where Kenyans from different walks of life seek their sense of power and responsibility, under the theme Places of Hope. Read More

14 Days to the Deadline for Russian Governmental Scholarships

Russian Governmental Scholarships Deadline Nears;20th February 2023

The Applications commenced on December 23, 2022, to February 20, 2023

The program is under the Russian House in Tashkent. the ongoing registrations are for Russian universities within the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation (budget) for the 2023/2024 academic year.

Those who wish to apply can follow the following Steps before the deadline:

 

🗓 Register on the https://education-in-russia.com/ portal 

 

📑Required scanned copies of documents at the 1st stage of selection:

 

1.  Application form ;
2.   Photo in electronic form;
3.  Consent of the candidate to the processing, transfer and storage of personal data ;
4.  Internal passport | ID-card | international passport | residence permit (permit) with a residence permit ;
5.  Report card for grades 10-11 (annual and quarter grades) | certificate for 11 classes | academic transcript | diploma with grades ;
6.  Other documents confirming the individual achievements of the candidate: diplomas , diplomas , certificates , thanks, articles, publications, etc. (for the last 2 years).
7.  A letter of recommendation from the university (if available) - for applicants for master's, residency or postgraduate studies, as well as for creative specialties of bachelor's and specialist's degrees.

 

➡️ Also Send an application for verification to RZU employees.

 

❗️For a detailed explanation of the documents can be found 👉 at the link ❗️

 

👉 GIS "ORFI" site user manual

 

Please read the following information carefully!

 

📑 For the correct upload of documents to the information system, it is recommended to provide files in PDF format ( Adobe Acrobat Reader ).

 

❗️ Please use Yandex () and Mail.ru mail services when registering with the portal . Google Mail Service is temporarily down.

 

☝️ Information about the selection tests and consultations on registering an application on the website for all levels of education will be published later.

 

Mail and telephones for communication: edu@uzb.rs.gov.ru; +998712560375; +998712560452.

Courtesy of the Russian Embassy in Kenya.

Address: Nairobi, Lenana Road, PO Box 30049-00100

Phone: +(254) 728 606 541

Opening hours: from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00

Emergency phone: +(254) 728 606 541

E-mail address: russembkenya@mid.ru

For inquiries on consular issues: consulnairobi@mail.ru 

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Good News to Kenyans as Solar Roofing Tile Technology enters the Market amid the rising cost of electricity 

Solar Roofing Tile sheet

They all have Single piece power of 30 watts and Square meter power of 105 watts.

They can last up to 25-30 Years since their unique technology has 5 Layers of super white curved glass, POE film, Miasole Flex & curved glass, as well as Auxiliary materials with protectors & EPDM films.

Their Illuminated surface size ranges from 703mm (Width) by 415mm (height) With 3.43 pcs/square meter content.

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