The Esports Kenya Federation is excited to announce a new collaboration with Mount Kenya University (MKU) to establish the first esports training center in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa, located at MKU’s main campus in Thika Town.
Under this partnership, MKU will provide the necessary space, operational support, and academic integration, while the federation will contribute equipment, technical support, and training resources.
The 154m² facility aims to equip students and youth in the community with skills to become professional esports players, coaches, and referees, as well as training in transferable skills related to esports such as streaming, content creation, and game development.
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“To our GenZ who are active in esports, I am delighted to announce that MKU in collaboration with Esports Kenya Federation will establish an esports training center. It will equip our students with skills that will enable them to generate an income and even make a career via their hobby,” stated MKU Chairman Prof. Gicharu during the announcement at the institution’s 25th graduation ceremony earlier today.
“We appreciate MKU for this kind gesture. It gives us an opportunity to grow esports in Kenya. Having an esteemed university on board is also a huge boost to our efforts of growing the awareness of esports as educational institutions command huge respect in the community.
“A special thanks to the university for also allowing the facility to be accessed by the general public,” added Esports Kenya President, Ronny Lusigi.
Further details regarding the training center will be announced in due course. Esports Mount Kenya University
Source: Esports Africa News
