Gov’t hires 2,000 tutors to strengthen TVET training

ERASTUS GICHOHI- KNA 

The Government, through the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), is committed to strengthening the links between institutions and industries to enhance the quality of training and ensure employability.

Thanks to ongoing efforts to encourage youth enrollment in TVETs, the government aims to increase enrollment to two million students by the end of 2025, up from the current 500,000 learners, according to TVET PS Dr. Esther Muoria.

Currently, the number of trainees enrolled in these institutions has increased from 350,000 to 500,000, and it is expected to reach one million learners by mid-next year.

According to the PS, the government recently hired 2,000 tutors to improve the trainer-student ratio, bringing the total number of tutors to 3,300.

Additionally, the PS stated that the State Department is working with the National Treasury to secure more funds that will support the employment and training of additional tutors to improve the quality of training.

She made these remarks in Naivasha during an engagement with TVET institutions.

She emphasized that the government is committed to establishing and equipping 25 centers of excellence, which are crucial for implementing the Competency-Based Education and Training Curriculum (CBET).

The PS also mentioned that the Ministry, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has trained more than 5,000 trainers on CBET and its implementation.

As a result, Dr. Muoria stated that the Ministry has also formed industry advisory committees to ensure students acquire the necessary skills for the job market, and is advocating for external examiners to guide practical training.