Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has urged Kenyan graduates, especially from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), to become entrepreneurs and create their own jobs rather than waiting for formal employment. This call was made during the 20th Graduation Ceremony of Eldoret Polytechnic on Monday, December 1.

• Ogamba highlighted government-led job creation initiatives in sectors like affordable housing, manufacturing, the digital economy, and the creative economy, with TVETs at the forefront of providing skilled manpower.
• The CS also confirmed that the government is expanding the capacity of the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to provide scholarships and financial aid to ensure access to higher education, particularly in TVETs.
• These announcements follow curriculum changes introduced a year prior by the government, including short two- and three-week courses, spearheaded by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, to better align TVET programs with industry needs and facilitate immediate employment.