Nairobi, April 1 -- Mount Kenya University has signed a memorandum of understanding with a German university that will see its graduates access training and employment opportunities in the European country.

The university yesterday announced it was sending the first cohort of five nursing apprentices who will travel to Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences in Germany. The university will provide German language and preparatory courses for the Kenyans ahead of placement.

The pilot cohort has successfully been taught the German language and attained B2 of proficiency level as well as completed preparatory course. It comprises of Gekonge Mogambi, Aisha Wacuka, Hellen Okwaro, Bonciana Chepkorir and Teresiah Muthoni.

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