The University of Nairobi Mombasa Campus launched a mentorship program that is one of its kind. They roped in professionals from the industry who will play a leading role in mentoring students.  The launch was done on June 23, 2018, in Mombasa by the Vice Chancellor and DVC (Academic) Prof. Mbithi and Prof. Ogeng’o respectively where over 120 students were matched with over 80 industry professionals. The mentorship program by professionals came days after the Education Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Amina Mohammed launched the Career Services Office and urged institutions of higher learning to create linkages with industry and to help students improve on their personal brands. Well mentored students have a competitive advantage over their peers.