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Kenya – Support to Higher Education in Science and Technology (HEST), Phase II — Kenya

Kenya · Kenya, Nairobi · Education policy and administrative management

Overview

The Support to Higher Education Science and Technology Project – Phase II (HEST II) is financed by the African Development Fund (ADF) through a loan of UA 55.16 million (approximately USD 82.36 million equivalent total project cost of UA 63.16 million), with a counterpart contribution of UA 8 million from the Government of Kenya. The project supports the modernization and expansion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education infrastructure and systems across public universities in Kenya. It builds on the achievements of HEST Phase I and focuses on strengthening engineering centres of excellence, equipping additional universities, operationalizing a Science and Technology Park, aligning curricula with labour market needs, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Key project information

Official name
Kenya – Support to Higher Education in Science and Technology (HEST), Phase II
Status
Approved
Current phase
Approved
Country
Kenya
Location
Kenya, Nairobi
Sector
Education policy and administrative management
Project structure
Public investment / AfDB sovereign financing
Estimated project cost
XDR 55.2m
Expected completion
2029-10-31