Development Partners Pledge Continued Support to Kenya’s TVET Agenda
Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, the newly appointed Principal Secretary of the State Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), emphasized the importance of development partner support for Kenya’s TVET programs. She was inducted as co-chairperson of the Joint Sub-Sector Working Group (JSSWG), taking over from Dr. Margaret Mwakima.
Key highlights:
National Communications and Advocacy Strategy (NCAS): Promotes vocational training, addressing skills shortages and shifting public perception.
TVET-CDACC operationalization: Reinforces Competence Based Education and Training (CBET) programs following Executive Order No. 1 of 2022.
Hiring of 3,000 TVET trainers to address gaps in technical training institutions.
Strengthening industry-academia linkages and improving practical training infrastructure.
JSSWG, established in 2018, aligns international development partners such as ILO and GIZ Kenya with government TVET initiatives to maximize effectiveness.
Dr. Thaara stressed teacher training, modern pedagogy, and investment in practical skills as essential for preparing youth for the workforce and meeting industry demands.