- Treasury has allocated KSh 58.5 billion to the TVET sector in the 2026/27 Budget.
- The funding comes as TVET enrolment grows by more than 260,000 trainees in three years.
- Government says technical skills training is key to job creation and industrialisation.
By Joseph Mambili
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions are among the major beneficiaries of the 2026/27 national budget after Treasury allocated KSh 58.5 billion to the sector as part of a broader effort to strengthen skills development and prepare young people for the job market.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the allocation while presenting the FY 2026/27 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
“I propose KSh 784.5 billion for the Education Sector, including KSh 424.3 billion to the Teachers Service Commission, KSh 136.6 billion for Basic Education, KSh 163.9 billion for Higher Education, KSh 1.3 billion for Science Innovation and Research and KSh 58.5 billion for Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET),” said Mbadi.
The allocation comes at a time when enrolment in TVET institutions has recorded significant growth, reflecting renewed interest in technical and vocational training among Kenyan youth.
According to the Budget Statement, TVET enrolment increased from 562,499 trainees in 2022 to 825,484 trainees in 2025, representing an increase of more than 262,000 learners in just three years.
Treasury attributed the growth to government reforms aimed at revitalising the TVET sector and positioning it as a critical pillar of economic transformation.
The government says the expansion of technical training is intended to equip young people with practical skills needed in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, ICT and other productive sectors of the economy.
“Kenya’s future depends on developing strong human capital. To this end, we will continue to strengthen quality learning, training and research, promote equity and inclusivity, scale up investment in education and fortify the system against emerging technological and labour market shifts,” Mbadi told Parliament.
Apart from the KSh 58.5 billion allocated directly to TVET institutions, Treasury has also proposed KSh 9.2 billion for TVET scholarships and KSh 2.1 billion for construction and equipping of TVET centres across the country.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the allocation, noting that technical training remains essential in addressing youth unemployment and bridging the skills gap in key sectors of the economy.
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The funding is expected to support expansion of training facilities, improve access to scholarships and enhance the quality of training as Kenya pursues a skills-driven development agenda.
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