The initiative will focus on identifying institutions with the capacity to develop specific sporting disciplines while addressing the shortage of sports facilities and opportunities in technical colleges.
KATTI National Chairman for Sports and Recreation Idd Faraj said the programme would initially be implemented on a pilot basis before being expanded to other institutions across the country.
Speaking during the KATTI Term Three National Games at Nyandarua National Polytechnic, Faraj said the association was concerned about declining participation in sports among TVET institutions and the limited infrastructure available to support trainees.
He noted that establishing specialised centres would help institutions identify gifted athletes, provide appropriate training and prepare them for higher levels of competition.
Faraj, who is also the Principal of Bomet Central Technical and Vocational College, cited the example of a trainee from Kaiboi National Polytechnic who represented Kenya in the 10,000-metre race walk as evidence of the sporting potential within the TVET sector.
He said the achievement demonstrated the need to invest more in identifying and nurturing talent in technical institutions.
Sports development under CBET
The initiative is also expected to complement the transition to Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), which emphasises the development of learners' abilities beyond classroom instruction.
Director of TVET Dr Joseph Kanyi said the government recognised the importance of co-curricular activities in developing well-rounded trainees.
He said sporting activities provided an important platform for identifying and developing talent alongside technical and professional skills.
This year's KATTI National Games featured football, volleyball and basketball for both men and women, as well as women's netball.
The proposed centres of excellence are expected to strengthen the role of TVET institutions in Kenya's sports development by creating opportunities for trainees to progress from college competitions to national and international levels.
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