EFA AND NYANDO TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Bridging technical education, research and community development for a society that values and cares for its older persons.
On Thursday, 5th November 2026, Ethel Foundation for the Aged (EFA) held a partnership meeting with the Principal of Nyando Technical and Vocational College to explore opportunities for institutional collaboration in research, technical skills development, student field experience and community development.
The engagement provided an opportunity for both institutions to identify areas of mutual interest and explore how technical and vocational education can contribute to addressing social challenges, particularly those affecting older persons and vulnerable communities.
Discussions highlighted several potential areas of collaboration, including joint research on ageing and older persons’ wellbeing, student industrial attachments and field placements, community outreach, agricultural and livelihood development, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship and technology-driven solutions that promote accessibility and independent living.
A key opportunity identified is the involvement of students from relevant academic disciplines in EFA-supported programmes, providing practical learning experiences while enabling them to apply their skills and knowledge to real community needs. This approach creates a mutually beneficial relationship between academic learning and community service.
The proposed partnership also presents opportunities for joint research, knowledge exchange, capacity building and resource mobilisation, strengthening the contribution of both institutions to sustainable community development.
For EFA, this engagement reinforces the importance of building partnerships that bring together diverse expertise, institutions and generations to advance the dignity, rights and wellbeing of older persons.
As the two institutions work towards formalising their collaboration, the shared ambition is to translate this alignment into practical initiatives that benefit students, older persons and the wider community.
At EFA, we believe that building a society where older persons live with dignity requires collective responsibility, shared knowledge and partnerships that turn ideas into meaningful action.
