Govt Targets 2 Million Youths for TVET Enrollment by June 2025.
The Kenyan government has launched an ambitious campaign to enroll 2 million young people in Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions by June 2025.
This initiative aims to equip youth with essential skills for the job market while fostering socio-economic transformation across the country.
Education Cabinet Secretary Dr. Julius Ogamba called on National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) and TVET principals to actively reach out to youth in villages, encouraging them to join technical institutions.
“To build on this aspiration, I have directed TVET institutions to conduct a nation-wide marketing campaign with a target of enrolling 2,000,000 youths by June 2025,” he noted.
Speaking through Principal Secretary Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria at Eldoret National Polytechnic’s 19th graduation ceremony, Dr. Ogamba highlighted the government’s commitment to ensuring every constituency has access to fully-equipped TVET institutions, especially for marginalized communities.
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Dr. Ogamba emphasized that achieving the 2 million enrollment target requires not only increased outreach but also expanded infrastructure. To support this, the State Department for Technical Training is integrating advanced technologies, including Virtual Reality, into its curriculum.
This innovative approach enables trainees to experience virtual workshops and laboratories, ensuring inclusivity and flexibility in learning.
Aligning TVET with Global Labor Market Demands
The government’s reforms in the TVET sector aim to align training with the demands of both local and international labor markets.
Dr. Ogamba stressed the importance of quality assurance in TVET institutions to ensure graduates are equipped with relevant skills.
He directed institutions to involve industry assessors in Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) evaluations, ensuring training outcomes meet real-world needs.
Affordability remains a core priority in the campaign. The current funding model guarantees that no youth is left behind due to financial constraints.
“Quality assurance is critical not just for the institutions, but for the future success of the trainees we graduate. It is imperative that the training provided meets the highest quality standards and aligns with the needs of both local and global job markets,” noted Ogamba.
The government has also continued to allocate significant resources to the TVET sector, recognizing its potential in driving Kenya’s economic growth.
Practical Training and Real-World Exposure
To enhance practical skills, TVET trainees are being integrated into institutional projects, such as Eldoret National Polytechnic’s upcoming Ultra-Modern Library.
These projects provide hands-on experience, mirroring workplace scenarios and better preparing students for employment.
Principal Secretary Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria highlighted the importance of ensuring Kenyan graduates meet international standards.
She noted that global recruiters prioritize highly skilled workers and emphasized the need for Kenyan trainees to be competitive globally without requiring additional training abroad.
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Eldoret National Polytechnic Principal Dr. Charles Koech commended the government’s efforts to increase enrollment. He pledged to implement measures to accommodate more students, building on the institution’s current enrollment of over 18,000 trainees.
The government’s campaign marks a transformative shift in Kenya’s education landscape, aiming to empower millions of youths with skills to thrive in both local and global job markets.
Govt Targets 2 Million Youths for TVET Enrollment by June 2025.
