EASTRIP–China TVET Scholarship Builds Advanced Technical Skills among young TVET Lecturers in East Africa.
Investments in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in East Africa are strengthening the capacity of institutions to deliver industry-relevant skills and support economic transformation. Through the EASTRIP–China TVET Scholarship, young lecturers are gaining advanced expertise and global exposure, equipping them to drive innovation and improve the quality of training systems across the region. […]
KenGen GTC Begins Offering Specialized Geothermal Training Programmes
Five specialized programmes have already been successfully delivered at the KenGen Geothermal Training Centre (GTC), marking a strong start for the newly completed facility and affirming its readiness to host high-level technical training. The courses include Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Geothermal Operations, Geothermal Steamfield Management, Drilling Technology, Geochemistry of Geothermal Systems, and Hydraulic […]
KenGen GTC Pre-Tests Green Hydrogen Learning Unit
KenGen Geothermal Training Centre conducted a pre-test of the Green Hydrogen Unit of Learning as part of the requirements set by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA). The exercise led by Dr. Samuel Maina, one of the KenGen GTC trainers, featured an introductory presentation on green hydrogen and its applications, setting the […]
Hydropower Facility at Arusha Technical College to Boost Skills Training in Renewable Energy
Construction of a hydropower generation facility under at the Kikuletwa Campus of Arusha Technical College (ATC) is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in strengthening engineering training and clean energy production in Tanzania. The facility, being developed under the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) with funding from the World Bank […]
KIHBT to Host First International Research Conference to Advance Skills and Innovation in Sustainable Road Transport
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), a Regional Flagship TVET Institute supported by the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), will host its first International Research Conference from 20–22 May 2026 in Mombasa, bringing together regional and international experts to examine how skills development, research, and innovation can […]
DIT Champions Girls’ Participation in STEM Education in Mwanza
The Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza campus has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing girls’ participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through an impactful outreach and motivation tour across secondary schools in Mwanza. The initiative reached Bwiru Boys, Bujingwa, Angelina Mabula, Shibula, Kitangiri, Igoma, Busweru, and Mwanza Girls’ Secondary School, inspiring […]
Tanzania’s NIT secures EASA certification in milestone for aviation training in East Africa
Tanzania’s National Institute of Transport (NIT) has secured European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, marking a milestone for aviation training in East Africa. This was disclosed during a high-level World Bank delegation visit to the institute for project supervision and performance review. It underscores the impact of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and […]
TVET-Industry Collaboration Turn TVET Skills into Jobs
Collaboration between technical training institutions and industry is strengthening the link between skills and jobs under the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), a regional initiative financed by the World Bank and the governments of Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. At Holeta Polytechnic College in Ethiopia, students enrolled in livestock-related programmes can […]
Kenya–Tanzania Regional Student Exchange Equips Young Engineers with Industry-Ready Skills in Materials Testing
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) collaborated with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) and developed a joint curriculum focusing on Construction Materials Testing for Civil Engineering and Power Train Suspension Systems for Mechanical Engineering students. This initiative aimed at fostering student mobility and regional integration in the East African Region. In […]
EASTRIP-Supported Training at DIT Creating New Leather Experts
Eusebius Dominic, Sada Hussein, and Joshua are graduates of the Leather Processing and Leather Product Technology programmes at DIT Mwanza. The training, supported under East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), gave them practical skills that helped them move from the classroom into real industrial jobs. DIT Mwanza’s partnership with the Kilimanjaro […]