KIHBT Gender Committee develops action plan and strategy to increase female enrolment
By Beatrice Njenga Since commissioning of the Gender committee, the team has been able to develop a Gender Action Plan and conducted a gender survey in all campuses. A workshop was held from 21st March to 25th March 2022 at the Stem Hotel Nakuru and the major objectives of the workshop were as follows. Development […]
KHIBT continues to strengthen partnership with County Governments
By Beatrice Njenga KIHBT signed a cooperation agreement with the County government of Taita Taveta and recently hosted a delegation from the county to develop a cooperation program on the modalities of implementing the Cooperation Agreement. The areas of discussion were: Collaboration to jointly facilitate a programme(s) that will provide mutual benefits, with the aim […]
KIHBT gets modern facilities and equipment to facilitate training
By Beatrice Njenga Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) has procured training equipment such as Simulator Road Construction Plant, Motor Grader and Wheel Loader which are to be used for practical training and increase enrolment of students in highway related courses. The equipment’s were flagged off by the Director KIHBT, the management and […]
Inspired by her siblings to pursue civil engineering
By Beatrice Njenga Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a male dominated field. As we celebrate successful students in the field, meet Maureen Atieno a Kenyan from Siaya County aged 24years. She completed craft Certificate in Road Construction at Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) which hosts the Regional Flagship TVET […]
KIHBT in Partnership with Industry stakeholders and County governments to develop short program courses in Highways Technology
By Beatrice Njenga The Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) in partnership with industry stakeholders such and Transport Division, Taita Taveta County and Laikipia County government embarked on review and accreditation of short programs in the Highway Infrastructure Technology. Two workshops on development of Competency Based Curricula of the following six programmes were […]
KIHBT conducts various skills training for staff and partners
By Beatrice Njenga Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) conducted various skills training workshops for its staff and partners. Basic counselling skills training The institute embarked on capacity building mission for a group of 22 staff members to an introductory course in basic counselling and skills development which cuts across board among the […]
KIHBT seeks partnerships with County Governments for support in road construction
By Beatrice Njenga Following successful stakeholders’ activity undertaken in Kilifi County in Kenya earlier in the year, the Taita Taveta County Government, Department of Public Works, Roads, Transport, Housing & Infrastructure (PWRTH&I) and Kwale County Department of Roads and Public Works, invited KIHBT to explore opportunities for collaboration. The discussion centred around establishing industry linkages […]
KIHBT sends staff for Practical skills development at Pan African Equipment Group
By Beatrice Njenga Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology is in the process of attaching two of its staff whose designation are Plant Operator III and Instructor to Pan African Equipment Group for a Trainer Technical Assessment Course. This is aimed at improving their competence in Plant and Equipment. The institute in collaboration with […]
Female Students at KIHBT defy stereotypes to excel in Road Construction and Highway Engineering
By Beatrice Njenga Gone are the days when technical courses would be classified in terms of gender. Girls aspiring to enroll in technical courses are encouraged to pursue their interest and take their rightful place in the industry. The Communication Officer at Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) conducted interviews with female students […]
KHIBT develops short-term professional courses in partnership with industry
By Beatrice Njenga KIHBT has the following short courses curricula under development in collaboration with the industry. Road Safety Course The course seeks to offer better training and capacity building to TVET graduates who may specialize as Road Safety Officers, Vehicle Inspection Personnel, Traffic Police, County Traffic Marshalls, Emergency Healthcare Workers, Occupational health and Safety […]