The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to equip millions of Kenyan youths with essential skills and knowledge. Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba announced plans to increase TVET enrolment from 500,000 to two million learners by the end of 2025.
Speaking in Mombasa during the conversion of the old Mama Ngina Secondary School into a TVET college, CS Ogamba emphasized the critical role of technical training in addressing socio-economic challenges such as youth unemployment, skills shortages, and poverty reduction.
“We reaffirm our pledge to ensure that no Kenyan is left behind when it comes to accessing quality technical training. For Kenya to achieve its Vision 2030 goals, we must equip our workforce with the practical skills in high demand locally and globally,” Ogamba stated.
To achieve this goal, the government will prioritize constructing new TVET institutions and expanding existing ones to ensure every county has access to a modern technical training facility. The initiative aims to bring education closer to communities and increase accessibility, equity, and quality in TVET education.
In addition, the government is committed to financially supporting students by offering various funding options. Ogamba assured that more young Kenyans would be able to afford technical courses without financial constraints.
The Ministry of Education is also undertaking extensive curriculum reforms and fostering industry partnerships to align TVET programs with evolving job market needs. Emerging sectors such as digital technologies, renewable energy, and manufacturing are at the center of these reforms. The government is also working to shift the perception of TVET education by promoting it as a viable and lucrative career path.
To support students, the government recently disbursed Ksh. 1.56 billion for upkeep and tuition loans to over 65,000 TVET and university students. In the 2024/2025 financial year, HELB has allocated Ksh. 32.7 billion to support 195,522 TVET and 390,612 university students.
Additionally, CS Ogamba directed KUCCPS to open a second TVET application process in June 2025 to allow for a September intake, ensuring more students access technical education opportunities. He also urged all KCSE 2024 candidates to apply for university and TVET placements when the portal opens.
Technical University of Mombasa Vice Chancellor Prof. Laila Abubakar stressed the importance of synergy between TVET institutions and industries, emphasizing the need for practical learning experiences to enhance workforce readiness.
