Kenya is stepping up efforts to turn technical skills into employment through stronger international partnerships and industry-driven training, with the Nairobi National Polytechnic (TNNP) emerging as a key centre of collaboration.
This emerged during a project visit to the institution by ambassadors from Finland, Germany and the Republic of Korea, together with representatives of the European Union Delegation and the German development agency GIZ.
The visit, held under the Promotion of Youth Employment and Vocational Training project, was an opportunity to assess how partnerships between training institutions and industry can better prepare young people for the world of work.
Principal Secretary for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Esther Thaara Muoria said the engagement reinforced the need to move beyond classroom instruction and equip learners with practical competencies that respond to industry demands.
She welcomed insights from the development partners on how Dual Training and industry-led approaches are strengthening vocational education, improving the image of technical careers and creating new opportunities for young people.
The delegation toured TNNP's automotive training facility, where trainees showed their technical skills through practical demonstrations. The demonstrations illustrated how hands-on learning can prepare graduates for emerging technologies, particularly as industries increasingly adopt green solutions.
Muoria thanked GIZ and the development partners for their continued investment in Kenya's TVET transformation, noting that international cooperation remains critical in expanding opportunities for skilled young people.
She said the real success of such partnerships lies not in the programmes established but in the lives changed through access to employment, entrepreneurship and international labour mobility.
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