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University of Maragoli: A University of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and sustainability.

The University of Maragoli Foundation Inc. is dedicated to providing higher education opportunities to Kenya and Africa. With a population of one billion, Team Africa faces challenges in higher education access. The foundation aims to address this through fundraising, partnerships, and sustainable campus development. An advisory board guides the initiative, focusing on poverty reduction and social equity. The future campus will serve as a learning laboratory, promoting innovation in design and technology for a sustainable future. Join us in building a brighter tomorrow for Africa!

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University of Maragoli: A University of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and sustainability.

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  1. University of Maragoli: A University of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and sustainability. Worcester Polytechnic Institute, June 9, 2008 John T. Ambenge, Ph.D. Wilson O. Endege, Ph.D. John M. Rossi, AIA.

  2. The University of Maragoli Foundation Inc., is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded to establish new opportunities for higher education to the people of Kenya and the rest of Africa.

  3. Team

  4. Africa with 54 states has a population of about one billion people (15.6%) of the world’s population. • 44 percent of the population is under age 15

  5. Respond to the Need • 80,000 high school graduate each year • 20,000 students allowed in present higher • education system each year • 60,000 plus students miss university entry each year

  6. Progress • Preliminary Institutional Master Plan has been developed and is evolving • 45 acre land has been identified • Advisory Board • Curriculum & academic vision Team

  7. Next Steps • A team to visit Kenya in Nov/Dec. • Establish contacts with: • Commissioner for Higher Education • Ministry of Education • Local leaders • Fundraising and appeal to donors

  8. The campus • Building the University • Estimated costs = $ 7.5 million • Strengthening the ‘entire’ community • Education = poverty reduction, social equity • Private / public partnership • Opportunities for applied learning campus - locally - nation - globally

  9. Sustainability • Campus as learning laboratory • Site selection • Water & energy efficiency • Material selection • Innovation in design & technology • Building for the future . . . . 2030 and beyond.

  10. ADVISORY BOARD Irene Mumbi Linda Matere Mr. Alex Levere Mr. Henry M. Ogoli Mr. Fred Odanga Mr. Dan Kamau Dr. Kelly Murphrey Dr. Scott Jiusto Dr. Peter Koveos Dr. Michael Tjivikua • Dr. John T. Ambenge • Dr. Wilson O. Endege • Dr. Art Gerstenfeld • Dr. Raphael Njoroge • Hon. Andrew N. Ligale, • Mr. Solomon Endege • Dr. Wayne Villemez • Dr. Creighton Peet • Dr. Jack Akeng’a • Mr. John M. Rossi

  11. Thank you

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