Govt reviews TVET financing policy to prevent student dropouts

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Govt reviews TVET financing policy to prevent student dropouts

The government is reviewing TVET financing policies to strengthen institutional sustainability and protect trainees from dropping out because of financial difficulties. TVET Principal Secretary Dr Esther Muoria says the reforms will promote alternative funding sources while maintaining affordable access to technical training.

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