The Principal Secretary for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Muoria, has set an ambitious target to enroll 2.5 million trainees in TVET institutions by December 2025. Speaking during a leadership meeting with TVET heads, Dr. Muoria underscored the importance of equipping young Kenyans with practical, industry-relevant skills to enhance their employability and self-reliance.
Dr. Muoria emphasized that the new modular curriculum is designed to align training with the needs of the labor market. She noted that the focus is now on workshops rather than traditional classrooms, highlighting that TVET institutions are meant to impart hands-on skills rather than theoretical knowledge alone.
“The future of our youth lies in relevant, flexible, and responsive training. We must create avenues where learners acquire skills that match the demands of modern industries,” she stated. “TVETs should not have classrooms, but workshops—because we are here to offer skills, not lectures.”
Since the May 2024 intake, over 66,000 students have enrolled in modular programs across various institutions, signaling growing interest and acceptance of the revamped training model. The modularized curriculum operates on the “Know–Understand–Do” philosophy, prioritizing the mastery of competencies tailored to specific trades and professions.
Dr. Muoria called upon institutional leaders—principals, deputy principals, and heads of departments—to champion the rollout of the modular approach. She urged them to raise awareness among trainers and students, provide technical guidance, and ensure full compliance with the new curriculum framework.
“This transformation requires all hands on deck. Leadership at every level must be proactive and supportive of these reforms to ensure we meet our enrollment and training goals,” she said.
The PS reiterated that the 2.5 million trainee target is not just a numerical goal, but a commitment to inclusive economic empowerment and national development. By producing a highly skilled workforce, the government hopes to reduce youth unemployment and drive industrial growth.
With strong leadership, collaboration, and adherence to the modular curriculum, Kenya’s TVET sector is poised to become a cornerstone of economic transformation and social mobility.
