- President Ruto has inspected the construction of a KSh140 million hostel project at Kajiado East Technical and Vocational Training College.
- The government has continued expanding education infrastructure nationwide, including classrooms, teacher recruitment and accommodation for TVET learners.
President William Ruto has inspected the construction of modern student hostels at Kajiado East Technical and Vocational Training College in Kajiado East Constituency, a KSh140 million investment expected to provide learners with affordable and decent accommodation.
The project is part of the government’s broader strategy to expand access to technical and vocational education by strengthening infrastructure alongside enrolment growth. Officials say the new hostels will boost the college’s capacity to accommodate more learners while easing the burden on students and their families to secure housing outside the institution.
The investment comes as Kenya’s economy places greater emphasis on technical skills, practical competencies and employability, positioning TVET institutions as key in preparing young people for opportunities in manufacturing, construction, ICT, agriculture, automotive engineering, hospitality and renewable energy.
According to the government, expanding access to technical training requires more than increasing enrolment numbers. It also demands adequate workshops, laboratories, classrooms, libraries, sanitation facilities and accommodation to ensure institutions are not overstretched, and training quality is maintained.
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Officials say affordable, institution-based accommodation is particularly important for learners travelling from distant communities, who might otherwise be forced to rent rooms far from campus or endure long daily commutes that affect attendance and concentration.
The hostel project comes amid continued government investment in education infrastructure nationwide, including the employment of more teachers and the construction of additional classrooms and facilities in schools and training institutions, as the government works to meet rising demand for education driven by the country’s growing youth population.
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The government has also indicated it is reviewing the higher education funding model to ensure students in universities, technical training colleges and Kenya Medical Training College centres can access financial support for tuition, food, transport and other costs associated with their education, alongside the ongoing infrastructure expansion.
Education stakeholders say the success of the TVET expansion will ultimately be measured not by enrolment numbers alone, but by whether students complete their training, acquire relevant skills and transition successfully into employment or enterprise, a goal that will depend on quality instruction, modern equipment and strong industry partnerships alongside expanded infrastructure.
By Hillary Muhalya
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