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July 20, 2026
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KITI urges TVETs to align training with industry to close skills gap

KITI urges TVETs to align training with industry to close skills gap

Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes need to urgently embrace modern training approaches and strengthen collaboration with industry if the country is to produce a workforce capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving technological l..

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Kenyan Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions are urged to adopt modern training methods and foster closer ties with industry to address an urgent skills gap. This call to action aims to produce a workforce equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

  • The Director of Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI), Engineer Wabwile Simiyu, emphasized the need for TVETs to embrace digital skills and industry relevance.
  • KITI, a state vocational training center under the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, is committed to aligning its training with industry requirements.
  • Enrollment in TVET institutions has nearly doubled since the enactment of the Technical Vocational Education and Training Act in 2013, indicating strong demand for technical skills.

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