Technical and vocational colleges offer best pathway to employability

Educational systems in Sub-Saharan Africa face significant challenges in aligning curricula and pedagogical approaches with the evolving demands of the labour market...

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A recent report by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (Kippra) challenges the notion that advanced education guarantees employability in Kenya, suggesting that technical and vocational training offers a more direct path to employment.

Among youth in low-income countries, 21.0 percent with advanced degrees are unemployed, compared to just 5.8 percent for those with basic education.
Enrollment in TVET institutions in Kenya surged by approximately 43.9 percent from 2022 to 2023, significantly outpacing university sector growth.
In Kenya, only 12.5 percent of TVET diploma graduates are unemployed, starkly contrasting the 93.75 percent unemployment rate for non-TVET diploma graduates.

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