TVET institutions set to get 2,000 trainers

Technical and Vocational Education Principal Secretary Kevit Desai during the inauguration of the Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) policy framework yesterday. [Olivia Murithi, Standard]

Technical and vocational training institutes will receive 2,000 trainers in two months.

The trainers will be rolled out in groups of 1,000 in July and August to address a shortfall of 3,000 trainers. At the moment, there are only 4,000 trainers out of 7,000 needed.

Speaking during the inauguration of the Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) policy framework yesterday, Technical and Vocational Education Principal Secretary Kevit Desai urged principals to embrace CBET to strengthen research and innovation in their institutions.

Dr Desai said Meru National Polytechnic, where the launch happened, will receive Sh1.2 billion to promote the construction industry.

The PS lauded the increased enrolment in TVET institutions.

Over 200,000 students will benefit from Sh6 billion budget capitation while over 100,000 students receive student loans.

Meru Jua Kali Sector Chairman Solomon Ncebere said he is in talks with centres providing vocational training in the county to incorporate Jua Kali artisans so they can use specialised equipment to add value to their products.

Ncebere said the artisans will share their skills with the students as they use the institutes’ equipment.

Vocational institutions were encouraged to share their equipment as a way of raising additional revenue and reducing operational costs.

Desai pledged the government’s continued funding for institutions with low enrolment, but encouraged them to raise student numbers.