The government has officially transitioned from a competency-based curriculum to a modularized training approach in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Speaking to the press at Kisiwa Technical Training Institute, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (SD-TVET) Dr. Esther Muoria, announced that the new curriculum is structured to ensure that young people graduate with absolute and practical skill sets.
She emphasized that this change is part of a broader strategy to produce highly skilled graduates who are ready to meet both local and international job market demands
“The government has embraced the modular system because it focuses on skill sets,” Dr. Muoria stated
She went ahead by saying that the approach enables trainees to master one skill at a time to perfection, making them more competent and job-ready, adding that as part of the rollout, trainers across TVET institutions will undergo certification every three months to ensure that they are consistently updated and equipped to deliver training that meets evolving industry standards
“We are certifying trainers after every quarter to ensure they stay sharp and aligned with job market needs. The idea is to train per skill until it is mastered absolutely,” she added.
PS Muoria also underscored the importance of industry partnerships in the success of the new curriculum
She revealed that the Ministry has entered into strategic collaborations with key industries to absorb students upon completion of their training
“We are not just training for the sake of it, our graduates will be taken in by industries because they are competent enough to handle tasks with precision and efficiency,” she affirmed.
She noted that there is partnership between the TVET department and the fashion and design sector in collaboration with the Export Processing Zone (EPZ), under this program, young people will undergo intensive eight-week training programs, after which EPZ will facilitate their integration into the workforce.
She also said that as a department they are not only offering education but rather education that leads directly to employment
“We are equipping our youth with real skills and linking them to opportunities immediately after training,” she said
The shift to modular training marks a transformative phase in Kenya’s TVET landscape, one that promises to boost employability, enhance industrial productivity, and position the country as a regional leader in skills-based education.
The Principal Secretary further revealed that the department is in the final stages of establishing the legal framework to upgrade Kisiwa Technical Training Institute to a National Polytechnic
By Achola Bulimo Mathews
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