On January 23, 2024, the government of the republic of Kenya asserted that technical skills will accelerate the implementation of projects. The Government hires 2,000 tutors to ensure that technical and vocational education and training (TVET) have adequate trainers with the objectives to enhance their capacities and spur the country’s development agenda.
The Kenyan government in its efforts to boost the country’s development agenda revamps technical and vocational colleges to equip the youth with skills. The Government hires 2,000 tutors to ensure TVETs have adequate trainers as a medium to enhance their capacities. President William Ruto on January 23, 2024 asserted technical skills will accelerate the implementation of projects including the affordable housing Programme projects that will require skilled manpower.
“We want to ensure that we have a competent workforce that will implement the Plan”.
William Ruto , President of the Republic – Kenya
The Government also establishes ICT hubs across the country to prepare youth for online job opportunities. Kenya aims to secure one million online jobs for youths. According to the World Bank, Kenya’s ICT sector’s growth has outperformed every other sector, expanding by 23 percent annually within the last decade. The sector is now six times larger than it was at the beginning of the decade.
“Our digital Superhighway infrastructure, with 22,000 computers being supplied, is already creating thousands of jobs in our Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, even as we roll out ICT hubs in every ward and constituency in Kenya. Our international jobs program is well on course, having negotiated many bilateral labor agreements to open up opportunities for employment for Kenyans globally”
William Ruto , President of the Republic – Kenya
Recent estimates show that thousands of young people, often poorly skilled, leave school early every year in search of work, but with limited success. While there is no single solution to address these challenges, TVET is increasingly recognized by the Kenyan governments and development institutions as the most practical avenue for youth to acquire work skills.
