Kenya has secured financing agreements worth €46.85 million (approximately Ksh7.2 billion) to accelerate the digitalisation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country. The agreements were formally exchanged during a high level ceremony held on February 13.
The event was attended by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Ogamba,; the French Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad, Éléonore Caroit; the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger; the Deputy German Ambassador to Kenya, Alexander Fierley; and the French Ambassador to Kenya, Arnaud Suquet.
The funding will support Kenya’s efforts to modernise the TVET sector by integrating digital technologies into teaching, learning and institutional management. The initiative is part of broader cooperation between Kenya and European partners aimed at strengthening skills development and preparing young people for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy.
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At the centre of the implementation is the Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET), the national institution mandated to provide capacity building and policy support for the TVET sector. KSTVET will lead efforts to train TVET instructors, institutional leaders and Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) practitioners in digital pedagogy, instructional design, Learning Management System (LMS) integration and quality assurance for technology-enhanced learning.
Under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Edwin Tarno, KSTVET is expected to spearhead the rollout of digital capacity development programmes across the country. Dr. Tarno said the institution is committed to ensuring that the investment results in practical institutional transformation, improved trainer competencies and expanded access to high-quality, technology-enabled training.
He noted that KSTVET will leverage open-source technologies, scalable digital platforms and strategic international partnerships to strengthen the delivery of technical education and make it more responsive to industry needs.
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Speaking during the ceremony, the European Union Ambassador to Kenya said investing in digital skills is one of the most powerful investments in people and in the future. She added that through the partnership, the European Union and its Member States are supporting Kenya to modernise its TVET system, harness digitalisation and equip young people with skills aligned to current and emerging labour market realities.
The financing marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s education reform agenda, particularly in enhancing access, quality and relevance within the TVET sector. Through coordinated implementation with the Ministry of Education and development partners, the programme is expected to strengthen institutional capacity, improve learning outcomes and expand opportunities for youth across the country.
By Benedict Aoya
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