Kenya, Italy project to modernise 60 TVET Institutions across the country

Principal Secretary for TVET, Dr Esther Muoria, hosted a consultative meeting on the proposed project, bringing together key stakeholders to deliberate on its implementation framework, budget and financing arrangements.

The initiative seeks to equip TVET institutions with modern training equipment, strengthen collaboration between training institutions and industry, and promote the development of a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of priority economic sectors.(Education News Kenya — https://educationnews.co.ke/news/kenya-italy-project-to-modernise-60-tvet-institutions-across-the-country)

Under the proposed implementation framework, the project will be rolled out in two phases, with the first phase targeting 30 institutions. The selection and implementation of the remaining 30 institutions will be guided by the completion, performance and success of the initial phase.

The National Treasury also participated in the discussions, particularly on the proposed project budget and the scope of financing required to facilitate its implementation.

Beyond upgrading training infrastructure, the project will incorporate capacity-building programmes for trainers to strengthen their ability to deliver practical, relevant and industry-responsive training.

The Kenya-Italy initiative is a significant step towards addressing skills mismatches in the labour market, enhancing partnerships between TVET institutions and industry, and ensuring graduates acquire the competencies needed to contribute meaningfully to Kenya's economic transformation.