KNQA Introduces Certification for Informal Sector Skills
The Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA) has implemented a system for certifying informal sector-qualified laborers.
This is a relief for thousands of young people who have acquired skills but have either dropped out of school or failed to meet the requirements for admission to higher education institutions.
Dr. Alice Kande, acting director general of the KNQA, stated that the “Recognition of Prior Learning” program would ensure that more graduates from vocational training centers can secure employment.
Dr. Kande was grateful to the new council that will ensure the necessary policies’ development.
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She emphasized that, in light of the growing demand for talent in the labor market, those with the necessary qualifications must be granted access to the industry.
Kande added that the authority will continue to credit individuals in the formal and informal sectors, as the government has endorsed its mandate to facilitate skill development.
She was delivering a speech at the new council’s inauguration.
Kandie stated that the governing body had issued certification guidelines for experienced laborers needing a formal education.
Council Chair Stanley Kiptis and other senior management officers witnessed the meeting.
The newly appointed Council members are Joseph Kanyi, Principal Secretary for Technical Vocation, Education, and Training; Isaiah Ochelle, Principal Secretary for the National Treasury; Eng Stephen Ogenga, Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Labour; and Everlyn Owoko, Principal Secretary for Basic and Early Learning Education.
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Professor Mike Kuria, a representative of the Commission for University Education, and Dr. Kipkurui Langa’t, a representative of the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (TVETA), are among the others.
Collins Oyuu, secretary general of the Kenya Union of Teachers (Knut), represents the Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU). Ms. Jacqueline Mugo, representing the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), and Michael Muturi, representing the Inspector General of State Corporations, are also present.
Kiptis committed to fulfilling his responsibility by formulating all necessary national policies that would facilitate the execution of the qualification framework.
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KNQA Introduces Certification for Informal Sector Skills
