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Originally published by Citizen DigitalMarch 5, 2026
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Kenya launches private sector-led TVET curriculum to tackle youth unemployment
The approach embeds companies directly into the learning process, ensuring that students graduate with practical, job-ready skills aligned with labour market demands..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya has launched a new private sector-led TVET curriculum aimed at tackling high youth unemployment by embedding employers directly into skills development.
- The curriculum allocates 75% of training to the workplace and 25% to classroom instruction, aligning graduates with labor market demands.
- Key stakeholders include the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), industry partners, and government officials like Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime and Principal Secretary Dr. Esther Muoria.
- This initiative draws inspiration from the Swiss vocational training model and was unveiled during the Youth Skills Development Forum (YSDF) in Nairobi on March 5-6, 2026, at a time when youth unemployment is estimated at 37-40%.
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