05/05/2015 | Mrs. Carina Baum visits Malawi and Kenya
In April Mrs. Carina Baum, Director of the Centre for Higher Education, was delighted to travel to Africa once again; this time to the “warm heart” of Africa, Malawi and Kenya.
She started the journey in Lilongwe, was warmly welcomed by GIMI graduates along the way, and had many effective meetings.
Upon arrival in Malawi, Carina was warmly welcomed by dear friend and GIMI Graduate, Dr. Theodora Mapemba, Principal at ShareWorld University
Wonderful dinner with GIMI graduates Prof. Jack Makhaza, Dr. Theodora Mapemba and Council members of ShareWorld University
Dear friends and GIMI graduates Prof. Makhaza and Dr. Mapemba kindly invited Carina to spend the weekend at Lake Malawi and during the visit to this amazing place they discussed the possibility of holding a short Knowledge Management programme there.
GIMI Graduate Ms. Esmie Tamanda Kainja, Ministry of Gender, Child Welfare and Community Services - with Carina at the Hotel in Lilongwe
GIMI Graduate Ms. Esmie Tamanda Kainja, Ministry of Gender, Child Welfare and Community Services - with Carina at the Hotel in Lilongwe
Group picture following the lecture at ShareWorld University
GIMI graduate Prof. Kingstone Prince Ngwira and Prof. David Kamchacha at Pentecostal Life University (PLU) with Carina
Interview - Zodiacs TV - Robert Kaluah AND Prof. Jack Makhaza
GIMI Graduate Mr. John Mussa, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Food Security, Lilongwe also met Carina at the Hotel in Lilongwe.
GIMI graduates Mr. Booker Waya and Mrs. Dean Stella Gausi also met Carina at the Hotel.
GIMI graduate Prof. Kingstone Prince Ngwira and Registrar Dr. Benjamin Bensam Sambiri, Exploits University with Carina
Carina was happy to meet GIMI graduate Mr. Blessings Gladson Chilabade
GIMI Graduate H. E Dr. Emmanuel Fabiano, Minister of Education with Carina
Dr. Margaret Sikwese and Prof. Peter Ngoma met Carina
On the way to the Airport in Lilongwe Carina was warmly welcomed for lunch by the Inspector Police, his lovely wife and Prof. Jack Makhaza
Carina continued to Blantyre, where she held a small and very cheerful graduates gathering.
Graduates Meeting - Blantyre
Carina was warmly welcomed by GIMI graduates at Staff Development Institute and had a very fruitful meeting and interesting visit to their facilities.
Meeting at the Staff Development Institute
Meeting with Mr. Ben Sones Chitsonga at Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) - Blantyre
University of Malawi - Zomba - GIMI Graduates Prof. Lewis Baison Dzimbiri and Mr. Ashanie Quincey Chimpeni with Carina
Still in Zomba, Carina was delighted to visit Malawi Police Service, accompanied by GIMI graduate Prof. Dzimbiri
Following a fulfilling week in Malawi, Carina continued to Kenya where she was happy to have the opportunity to practice her Swahili.
University of Eldoret, GIMI graduate Dr. Gelas Simyu, Prof. Sudoi and VC Prof. Teresa A.O. Akenga
Management and staff, School of Environmental Studies - University of Eldoret
MOI Univeristy, GIMI graduate Prof. Laban Ayiro, Deans and HODs with Carina
Dear graduate Prof. Wishitemi with Carina
Special dinner for Carina kindly hosted by GIMI Graduates and friends from MOI University
GIMI graduates Mr. Osicho John Oluoch and Prof. Stanley Muse Shitote, Prof. Augustino Onkware, Deputy Principal and Carina
Rongo University College
Following a well delivered lecture and meeting with GIMI graduate Prof. Jack Kamiruka in Kisumu
With GIMI graduates, Prof. Rabah, Prof. Chepkilot and Dr. Allan Kiplagat Kibogong
On her way to Nairobi, Carina was delighted to visit Egerton University and meet the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tuitoek
Carina then enjoyed a very nice lunch with GIMI graduate and friend Dr. Yvonne Idun from Kenyatta faculty of Law
Carina paid a courtesy visit to Kenyatta University where she was happy to see GIMI graduates Prof. Okumu and Dr. Muindi
At Kenyatta University, Carina was also very pleased to meet GIMI graduate Prof. Wainaina
Carina started the following morning at MUA where she was warmly welcomed by VC, Dr. Letting, DVC and dr. Diane Apollo
Carina was very happy to meet GIMI graduate Prof. Mbithi, VC University of Nairobi where she held a very fruitful meeting with Senior Management Staff
Carina held a very productive meeting at Ministry of Information Communications and Technology
Carina was happy to see dear GIMI graduate and friend Prof. Noah Midamba, VC KCA and was fascinated by his impressive ongoing activities all around Africa.
Carina also held a very productive meeting with GIMI graduate Mrs Josephine Masibo from Kenya Railways Corporation
A very nice and short meeting with friend, Mrs. Monica Nganga and Mr. John MURAGURI, CEO Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service
Carina was very happy to see GIMI graduate and friend Prof. Silas Onyango from KCA who came to meet her at the hotel.
Prof. David Mulati, GIMI graduate and friend also paid a visit to Carina at the hotel and they had a very fruitful meeting towards developing invaluable joint programmes.
Carina wants to express her gratitude to all GIMI graduates who made this journey possible and who kindly supported and assisted her throughout the way.
Though Carina has visited Africa many times over the years, she never ceases to feel overwhelmed by the incomparably warm hospitality and commitment GIMI graduates feel towards the Institute. It is very rewarding and exciting to witness how much of an impact the Israeli experience has had on their lives and institutions.
