Kenya’s President is building a bridge between the AUC and Africa

The President of The Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, visited Spelman College on Tuesday to lay the groundwork for creating partnerships between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Kenyan scholars.& “Spelman has already had strong ties and engagement in several African countries. And that’s why we are so happy to be deepening this relationship with Kenya,” says Spelman College president Dr. Helene D. Gayle. “HBCUs, historically black colleges and universities, are beacons of economic and social mobility for people of African descent. One of Spelman’s many pride points is our impact on economic mobility.” The event extended Spelman’s commitment to fostering community and strengthening engagement with the African diaspora. There is an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs. Gayle announced the rollout of a new educational initiative representing the college’s commitment to fostering stronger ties. Plus, the partnership creates impactful opportunities within the African diaspora, particularly Kenya. Spelman College and Kenya’s President forge STEM education partnership Silicon Savannah is a term used to describe the tech ecosystem in the East African country, which has positioned itself as a hotbed of innovative breakthroughs. This is a play on San Francisco’s Silicon Valley. It is a...