Terms of Reference (ToR) for developing a Regional Harmonized TVET Qualification Framework and a Regional Harmonized Occupational Standards in at least TEN (10) Priority Areas of EASTRIP
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic hires consultant to conduct graduate tracer studies
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic has hired consultants to support us in equipment specification, Tracer Studies,TNA, Labour market survey and Strategic plan for the Polytechnic and sustainability plan for the project. We are in the process of hiring a design and supervision consultants. The team has developed MOUs with three institutions and one industry. These firms […]
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic establishes industry advisory board
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic is developing a regional Flagship Marine Transport & Port Logistics Centre. The center has established a Project Implementation Unit and an Industry Advisory Board (IAB). The advisory board is very strong with representation from the biggest stakeholders in the Maritime industry in Kenya and the World. Our board comprises of the […]
KENGEN Geothermal Training Centre pushes for healthy cooperation with Academia
KenGen recognizes that networking and linkages with institutions of higher learning is one of the ways in which innovation is driven through research and development activities. The foundation of KenGen’s strategy lies in Organizational Growth with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. It is, therefore, with this vision that KenGen’s Geothermal Training Centre (GTC) […]
Kenya’s NPCU conducts monitoring and evaluation exercise at Kisumu National Polytechnic
A Team from the National Project Coordination Unit in Kenya undertook a monitoring and evaluation exercise at Kisumu National Polytechnic Regional Flagship TVET Institute for Textile Technology situated in Kisumu County. The team assessed the monitoring and evaluation tool drafted by the projects Monitoring and Evaluation officer, Mr Thomas Nyangor, guided by the Strategic Investment […]
Kisumu National Polytechnic hailed for putting in place measures to curb COVID-19
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof. George Magoha together with the Principal Secretary to the State Department for TVET, Dr. Julius Juan visited Kisumu National Polytechnic to assess its preparedness towards the reopening. This follows periods of lockdown due to the COVID19 pandemic. Prof. Magoha and his team noted that the institution had put in […]
KIHBT staff trained on monitoring and evaluation
The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) staff underwent a training on Monitoring and Evaluation in a bid to build their capacity in undertaking monitoring and evaluation for project activities. During the week starting 13th -16th October, 2020 we had the National Project Coordinating Unit Monitoring team visit us who guided and advised accordingly. We are currently […]
KIHBT opens to students after months of lockdown
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) reopened on 26th October, 2020 after the closure since Covid-19 pandemic struck. Covid 19 measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of both students. The institute’s Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) was inaugurated on the 22nd October, 2020 following their appointment as per the […]
Hawassa Polytechnic College conducts capacity building for its trainers
As part of EASTRIP capacity building program, Hawassa Polytechnic College organized a two-weeks training workshop on Computer Aided Pattern Making (CAD). The training was conducted, from 24th September to 14th October 2020, in partnership with Ethiopian Textile Industry Development Institute (ETIDI), one of the leading training institutes in textile and garment technology, at their training […]
Hawassa Polytechnic College Signs MoU with Ethiopian Textile Industry Development Institute
Hawassa Polytechnic College, on 15th October, 2020, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ethiopian Textile Industry Development Institute (ETIDI) to promote skills development and continuous learning through short term programs. The Vice Dean, Hawassa Polytechnic College (HPTC), Mr Melese Dedamo and Vice Director General of ETIDA, Yared Mesfin signed the MoU on behalf of their […]