Kericho Technical Training Institute Principal Shaddrack Tonui has lauded the government’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program.
Tonui observed that RPL will help bridge the certification gap for skilled individuals without formal academic qualifications.
Speaking to the press recently, the principal said the RPL program will ensure that thousands of talented Kenyans who have acquired technical skills through informal means finally get the credentials they deserve.
“The RPL policy is a game-changer. It acknowledges skills gained outside formal education and will empower many skilled individuals,” said Tonui.
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He revealed that the government is targeting to raise the number of TVET trainees from the current 700,000 to 2 million by the end of June, with RPL playing a central role in achieving this milestone.
He encouraged skilled persons to present themselves for assessment and certification, noting that technical skills are increasingly becoming vital in national development.
Tonui commended the government’s commitment to expanding technical education adding that KTTI is ready to support the rollout of the RPL program.
By KIMUTAI LANGAT
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