Closure of varsity colleges deals blow to business and growth of many towns

Ambwere Furaha Plaza in Kakemega town where Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is located. [Benajmin Sakwa, Standard]

Flashback 2008.  Yalla town in Siaya County was bubbling with excitement as  senior  officials from Moi University toured the newly-established Odera Akango satellite learning centre.

Named after famous paramount Chief Odera Akang’o, credited with the growth of education in Gem, the centre was quickly transformed into a university campus, amid excitement that it will trigger a flood of business opportunities and socioeconomic development.