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August 9, 2026
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Inside Kenya's bold plan to end gaping TVET graduate skills mismatch

Inside Kenya's bold plan to end gaping TVET graduate skills mismatch

Kenya is seeking to bridge the skills gap in the horticulture export sector by deepening partnerships between TVET institutions and industry...

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Kenya's State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is launching a new initiative to tackle the significant skills mismatch between graduates and employer needs.

  • The plan involves forging direct partnerships between TVET institutions and industry exporters to co-develop curricula and embed students in real production systems.
  • This aims to ensure graduates possess practical skills, workplace discipline, and the cultural alignment that employers require, moving beyond theoretical knowledge.
  • The initiative addresses concerns from exporters like Fawakih Import and Export Ltd founder Hassan Nandwa, who highlighted the costly need to retrain graduates lacking practical experience, even those with degrees.

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