Profesor Maulilio Kipanyula urged CENIT@EA, EAC-GIZ, and the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology to extend further to focus on solution provision to public institutions and private sectors (industries), which will encourage industries and the private sector to bring more students to the program. 

Prof. Kipanyula said that during the meeting with delegates from Cenit@EA and EAC-GIZ on September 20, 2023, at his office 

He also emphasized the sustainability of the program. Regardless of the achievement, having a sustainable plan and package program in a way people will see the achievement will focus on strengthening the program to encourage partners. 

On his part, Program Manager, CENIT@EA, EAC-GIZ, Mr. Simon Hochstein, highlighted that the program organized different conferences to ensure sustainability. Programs that organize study tours in terms of capacity building, networking, and partners in Germany and have full-time support and outreach will help the sustainability of the program. 

He also expressed that the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology has to make sure Cenit@Ea never ends. 

Prof. Kipanyula encouraged the sustainability of the center by engaging the private sector and reaching more partners in the industry.