University degree placements in Kenya have surpassed those for technical colleges for the first time in recent years, according to the 2026 Economic Survey. This shift indicates a change in student preferences, with more high school graduates opting for university degrees over technical and vocational training.

• 182,391 students were placed in degree programs, compared to 157,718 in TVET institutions.
• The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported these figures for the financial year ending June 2026.
• This trend reversal follows a period where TVETs were favored, partly due to the shift towards competency-based education.