Speaking during a courtesy call to the University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor, H. E. Luisa Fragoso, Head of Missions, Portugal revealed that the exchange programs between the universities in Portugal and the University of Nairobi would be centered around science, health, engineering, architecture, history and archeology.

The University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama, welcomed the idea, noting that the Portuguese have a rich history dating back to the 1300 century. “We are keen on internationalization. We need staff and students exchange programs to help students with different perspectives of life. The new ideas enrich their research endeavours,” he said.

Among the universities to be considered for collaboration include the University of Lisbon, and Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Students learning Portuguese language have a chance to watch Portuguese movies, read books from Portuguese authors like Maria Joa~o among others.