Company Series Cohort 3 students with industry experts and the Company Series coordinators take group photo with the Deans of the Faculties of Engineering and Science & Technology.
The University of Nairobi marked another significant milestone in advancing industry-oriented education, following the successful completion of the Company Series Circuit Cohort 3 under the Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Industry-Academia Pillar. The programme culminated on Friday, January 10, 2026, with over 100 students from the Faculties of Engineering and Science & Technology graduating from the intensive professional development initiative.
The Company Series Circuit is a flagship component of the ESC Industry-Academia Pillar, designed to bridge the gap between academic training and industry expectations. Through a structured series of engagements, the programme equips students with critical employability skills, practical exposure, and professional networks necessary for a competitive job market.
The day’s activities commenced with an intensive mock interview session involving 75 students drawn from both faculties. The interviews were conducted by Human Resource professionals from Bureau Veritas, Decathlon Kenya, and Solargen Technologies Limited, with support from Mr. Marc Zolver, Foreign Expert on Industry-Academia Cooperation at the University.
This session provided students with invaluable real-world interview experience, including personalized feedback on their curricula vitae and professional presentation. The interactive engagement enabled participants to refine their communication skills, better understand employer expectations, and enhance their overall readiness for the workplace.
A brief but impactful closing ceremony followed, presided over by Prof. Syphilla Mumenya, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, alongside Prof. Nyongesa, who represented the Dean of the Faculty of Science & Technology, Prof. Leonidah Kerubo. Also in attendance was Prof. George Abong’, Director of University Advancement and Institutional Development.
During the ceremony, over 100 students were celebrated for completing all circuits of the programme. These included job awareness and professional communication, development of transferable competences and skills, problem-based learning and teamwork, climate change awareness, industry field visits and mock interviews.
Speaking at the event, the University leadership underscored the importance of such initiatives in shaping well-rounded graduates who are not only academically competent but also industry-ready. The programme’s holistic approach ensures that students gain both technical knowledge and essential soft skills required in today’s dynamic work environment.
The University of Nairobi extends its sincere gratitude to its funding partners, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) under the Engineering and Science Complex, and Afretec, for their invaluable support.
Special appreciation is also extended to industry partners who have contributed to the success of the program, including Bureau Veritas, TotalEnergies Kenya, Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Geothermal Development Company (GDC), Schneider Electric, Bamburi Cement, Olvea Kenya, Elgon Kenya, Camco, Decathlon Kenya, and Solargen Technologies Limited.
The Company Series Programme continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening collaboration between academia and industry. By providing hands-on experiences and direct engagement with employers, the initiative reinforces the University of Nairobi’s commitment to producing graduates who are equipped to drive innovation, sustainability, and socio-economic transformation.
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