(American Research Institute for Policy Development, 2013) Tumuti, D. W.; Mule, L. W.; Gecaga, M.; Manguriu, D. G.
Kenya is increasingly looking to universities to prepare individuals who are employable,
can contribute to the country’s socio-economic development, and can improve the
country’s standing in the global arena. This paper argues that community engagement
presents higher education with an opportunity to enhance graduate employability by
helping to develop generic skills while benefiting off-campus communities. Focusing
mainly on Kenyatta University (KU), the authors examine the potential of one community
engagement program—Students Community Service Programme (SCSP)—in these two
areas. The article also discusses ways that community engagement can be improved in
Kenyan universities