TVET Principal Secretary Dr Esther Muoria during a dinner for the first cohort final assessments under the Signet Institute of Australia programme at Kabete National Polytechnic on August 27, 2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard].
Kenya is stepping up efforts to transform Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions into centres of practical skills, innovation, production and global employment.
This is as the country seeks to position its graduates for opportunities in both local and international labour markets.
This emerged during a dinner marking the successful completion of the first cohort final assessments under the Signet Institute of Australia programme at Kabete National Polytechnic.
Principal Secretary for the State Department for TVET, Esther Muoria, said the partnership with Australia demonstrates how international collaboration can help Kenya align technical training with industry requirements, international standards and emerging employment opportunities.
“The partnership demonstrates the value of global collaboration in aligning TVET with industry needs, international standards and emerging labour-market opportunities,” Muoria said.
The assessments included trainees undertaking a Diploma in Community Service and Individual Support, specialising in ageing and disability support.
Participants were drawn from Kabete National Polytechnic, Nairobi National Polytechnic, Kisii National Polytechnic, Eldoret National Polytechnic and Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind.