University of Bath Extends Textbook Donation Program to Kenya

The University of Bath has expanded its surplus textbook donation initiative, Readcycle Bath, to Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. Originally aimed at supporting students in Nigeria with management and engineering textbooks, the program now includes universities in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.

Dr. Teslim Bukoye, Associate Professor in the School of Management and Director of International Exchanges at the University of Bath, leads the project. He expressed his delight at the expansion and hopes to further extend the initiative to other regions.

Professor Abraham Mulwo, Dean of the School of Information Sciences at Moi University, praised the donations, stating they would significantly enhance the university's resources and contribute to academic excellence.

The project began when Dr. Bukoye and his colleagues discovered surplus modern textbooks during a move to a new campus building. The faculty of Engineering and Design has since joined the initiative, with hundreds of textbooks already shipped to Nigeria. Dr. Bukoye highlighted the powerful impact of these donations, aligning with the university's goals to support education and reduce inequality in developing countries.