On Monday, July 29, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, inaugurated the climax of TVET@100 celebrations at Kabete National Polytechnic.
Mudavadi, who is also the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said the government, through the Ministry of Education, is committed to strategically position TVET to meet the demands of an evolving global landscape marked by rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts, and climate change.
The three-day event, themed “If Education is the Key to Employability, TVET is the Master Key,” will feature a research conference with panel discussions, paper presentations, and exhibitions. It will conclude on July 31, 2024.
TVET institutions across the country are attending the event to showcase various projects that emerged top in the National TVET fairs for publicity.
Several development and industry partners supporting the State Department’s mandate are also attending the event.
President William Ruto is expected to give keynote speech during the closing day, Wednesday, July 31.
The celebrations began in March when President William Ruto launched the centenary events with the ‘TVET@100 Torch and Flame’ relay at Nyeri National Polytechnic, marking 100 years of TVET in the country.
The specific objectives of the celebrations are to enhance access to and participation in TVET, improve its quality and relevance, boost perception and stakeholder engagement, and promote better governance and accountability.
By Obegi Malack
You can also follow our social media pages on Twitter: Education News KE and Facebook: Education News Newspaper for timely updates.
>>> Click here to stay up-to-date with trending regional stories
>>> Click here to read more informed opinions on the country’s education landscape
