Abstract
 Geospatial Information Education in Kenya: Geoinformation Training Programmes Track: Education Author(s): Gachari Karoki An overview of Geospatial information education and its development in Kenya in general and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in particular will be given. The gradual evolution and conception, design and establishment of Geomatic Engineering and GIS training Programmes at Jomo Kenyatta University will be discussed. The impetus of this growth, envisaged direction, expected impact on the practice of Geomatic Engineering, GIS, and associated disciplines in Kenya and the Eastern Africa Region will be explored. The anticipated challenges and strategies for meeting the same will also be discussed. Gachari Karoki Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Geomatic Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems. P.O. Box 62000 Nairobi , Nairobi 00200 KE Phone: 254-067-52711 E-mail: gacharimk@jkuat.ac.ke |
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