On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP) hosted a vibrant edition of the Signet TVET Festival. The event drew hundreds of prospective students, parents, and partners eager to explore life-changing training opportunities in technical and vocational education.
The event was graced by Hon. Amb. Dr. Wilson Kogo, Kenya’s High Commissioner to Australia, who led a distinguished delegation from Signet. The team included senior officials from Signet Management under the leadership of Marketing Officer Mr. Ali Mohammed. They were warmly received by TENP Chief Principal, Dr. Koech, OGW, and the institution’s management team.
Speaking during the festival, Amb. Dr. Kogo underscored the government’s renewed commitment to expanding technical and vocational skills among Kenyan youth.
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He asked learners to embrace TVET programmes as a strategic pathway to employment, emphasising that the government’s investment in modernised training is part of Kenya’s broader agenda to meet global labour market demands.
The Signet TVET Festival, which runs from December 8th to 11th across participating institutions nationwide, features keynote addresses, interactive open forums, a raffle draw, and on-the-spot admissions. Signet is also offering prospective students a chance to win a 50 perecnt scholarship at each institution, further boosting access to technical education.
This year’s festival was anchored on the theme “Train Locally, Work Globally,” reflecting Signet’s mission to equip Kenyan youth with internationally competitive skills that can open doors to both local and global job markets.
Parents and students attending the event lauded TENP and Signet for creating a platform that bridges the gap between career aspirations and real training opportunities.
By Joseph Mambili
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