Kenya and Tanzania TVET Institutes Collaborate to Enhance TVET Training and Regional Integration
In a collaborative effort to enhance technical and vocational education and promote regional integration, The Meru National Polytechnic in Kenya and Arusha Technical College in Tanzania initiated a partnership that will reshape the TVET landscape in East Africa. Through the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), with funding from the World […]
Holeta Polytechnic College Empowers Communities through Solar Ovens and Cookers
Trainers at Holeta Polytechnic College have developed an exciting project that uses solar thermal technology for designing, building, and using safe, reliable, and user-friendly solar ovens for outdoor cooking and heating. Solar thermal technology offers a clean and promising solution for sustainable natural resource utilisation. This technology captures the sun’s energy as heat, driving various […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College generates revenue from partnerships with Industry
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College has excelled in establishing mutually beneficial linkages with industries, paving the way for income generation through the production of spare parts and the assembly of machineries. One of the key interventions of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) in the Regional Flagship TVET Institutes is to […]
TVET Stakeholders review policy documents to enhance quality of TVET programmes in East Africa
Stakeholders from the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in Kenya and Tanzania met in Entebbe, Uganda, from 2nd to 5th April, for a quality assurance workshop to review and improve content for the Regional Framework for Occupational Competency Assessment and Certification (ROCAC) and the Regional Policy Framework for TVET Integration (RPFTI). The […]
DIT – Mwanza to Boost Skills for Entrepreneurs in Leather Sector
The Ambassador of Indonesia to Tanzania, His Excellency Tri Yogo Jatmiko, has inaugurated training sessions designed to enhance leather product manufacturing skills among entrepreneurs across Tanzania. The training, which is a collaborative effort between Indonesia, Germany, and Tanzania, aims to foster vocational skills in leather processing and manufacturing technologies. During his opening remarks, Ambassador Yogo […]
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 […]
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Dual TVET Programme Integrates Students into Industry Workforce
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP),is implementing the Dual TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) training programme. This approach involves a balanced training: 50% in the industry and 50% in the educational institution. This dual-training model ensures that students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills thereby enhancing their employability upon completion of the courses. […]
Regional students from Somalia graduate at Dire Dawa Polytechnic College in Ethiopia
As part of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), one of the project development objectives is to enhance access to TVET programs by offering training to students from the East African region, fostering regional integration. In alignment with this goal, Dire Dawa Polytechnic College, serving as the Regional Flagship TVET […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College Empowers Female Students with Incentives to Pursue TVET programmes
Various research studies on female participation in TVET have identified several hindering factors, including college-related, trainer-related, parental, and socio-cultural influences that discourage females from pursuing such programs, particularly those classified as difficult. To address these obstacles and enhance female enrollment, Dire Dawa Polytechnic College has designed a range of strategies. Among these initiatives is the […]