Cabinet Secretary commends progress in of Construction of the Tuition at KIHBT
KIHBT has advanced in the construction of the Tuition Block in Ngong Campus funded by EASTRIP. The block is at 50% completion with works currently on the second floor. The Institute hosted the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis ChirChir and the Principal Secretary for Roads Eng. Joseph Mbugua on a mission to inspect […]
KIHBT Enhances Training In Highway Technology with New Equipment
The EASTRIP has honored its commitment to providing specialized equipment for the Centers of Excellence across East Africa. The KIHBT has so far acquire a Wheel Loader, Dump Truck, Motor Grader, Simulator Road Construction Equipment (Plant) and Project vehicles. Recently the project added to the fleet an executive minibus, Drum Roller and Dozer. The Simulator […]
KIHBT Showcases good practices in Equitable and Inclusive TVET in Africa
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology’s (KIHBT) effort to increase access to TVET programs through affirmative action to increase enrolment of female students into technical courses, has received continent-wide recognition. The Africa Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) competitively selected KIHBT’s scholarship program as one of the good practices in promoting Equitable and Inclusive TVET […]
KIHBT in Kenya and NIT in Tanzania Officially Launch regional students exchange program
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) and National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania have launched a long-term training program for a period of six 6 months in Construction Material Testing and Power Suspension Systems. This program is domiciled within the Highway, Civil, and Automobile departments of both institutions as it marks a […]
Female students at KIHBT trained on Sexual Reproductive Health and Well being
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology has had a high number of female students’ enrolment especially in the long programs in Highways Technology, a departure from past trend where female enrolment was traditionally lower. Affirmative action has been able to bridge the gender gap. This called for an intervention by the program leaders and […]
KIHBT Develops Innovative Highway Engineering Programs to Bridge Skills Gap in Infrastructure Sector
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) specializes in capacity building for the infrastructure sector, with a focus on the roads subsector and TVET training programs. Since its inception, the institute has developed programs aimed at enhancing the quality of training and fostering regional integration. Through the EASTRIP Project, KIHBT has developed 14 programs […]
KIHBT Showcases Commitment to Skills Development at PASET FORUM & RSIF Conference
During the recent 6th Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) FORUM & RSIF Annual conference, the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) showcased the institute’s commitment to promoting a skilled workforce in Highways Technology and Infrastructure sector. The institute, led by its Deputy Director of Strategy, Enterprise, Research, and […]
JICA and KIHBT Collaborate to Enhance Bridge Maintenance Training in Kenya
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been conducting pedagogy with trainers from the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT). This partnership focuses on capacity development in technical areas such as Performance-Based Contracting, with the most recent training in Bridge Maintenance Management. The Government of Japan and Kenya are working together on the […]
NIT and KIHBT in Partnership to Enhance Transport and Infrastructure Sector Skills
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) and the National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Dar es Salaam have recently signed a cooperation agreement. During a benchmarking exercise at NIT, the two institutes found common ground and decided to collaborate to enhance skills in the transport and infrastructure sector, aiming to cultivate a more […]
World Bank Vice President Commends KIHBT for Advancing Skills Development and Youth Empowerment through EASTRIP Project
KIHBT was recently honoured to host, Ms. Mamta Murthi, Vice President of Human Development at the World Bank, as she engaged with the achievements and progress of the EASTRIP project and its beneficiaries. Accompanying her were Eng. Joseph Mbugua, the Permanent Secretary of the State Department for Roads, Dr. Esther Mworia from the TVET sector, […]