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 […]
Meru Graduate Builds Tech Firm After Exchange Programme Opens Door to Real-World Skills
East Africa’s digital economy is expanding quickly, and businesses are under pressure to keep up. They need people who can design, code, film, animate, and solve problems. For a long time, many graduates left training institutions without the practical skills needed to step straight into this kind of work. Rashid Lizangari studied Information Communication Technology […]
Graduates of Kenya Coast Polytechnic Share Their Journey to Professional Success
Naila, an alumnus of KCNP, completed her studies and graduated in March 2022 after pursuing her studies in Marine Engineering. She currently works at Carnival Cruiseline. She shared her story. I currently work with Carnival Cruiseline, forming part of the engine watch team as I aspire for growth. I appreciate the support I got from […]
KIHBT Training Program Boosts Graduate Employment in Highway Technology
Victor Kalama’s career in infrastructure development began at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), where he enrolled for a Craft Certificate in Road Construction and graduated in 2021. He later progressed to a Diploma in Highway Engineering, completing his studies in 2023. Alongside both programmes, he also undertook industry-demand driven short courses […]