Kombolcha Polytechnic in Ethiopia Addresses Skills Gaps in Automotive Sector
In the workshops of Kombolcha Polytechnic College in Ethiopia, amidst the hum of machinery and the scent of oil, a young student, Ahmed Bekele, is adjusting an automotive engine component. Just two years ago, Ahmed had little idea of what his future might hold. Today, he stands at the cusp of a promising career in […]
Staff Exchange Programme at KenGen GTC Ignites a Spark in Regional Integration
Rose Mathenge, a trainer at KenGen Geothermal Training Centre (GTC), felt the familiar rhythm of her teaching approach, honed over years of experience. It was effective, certainly, but a recent journey had stirred something new. Through the staff exchange programme, supported by the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), Rose was […]
Holeta Polytechnic in Ethiopia Boosts Local Livelihoods Through Agricultural Training and Production
For many local residents in Holeta in the central part of Ethiopia, finding a pathway to a stable livelihood can be a challenge. Holeta Polytechnic College is tackling this head-on through hands-on, income-generating agricultural projects that provide crucial skills, support the college’s mission, and put affordable food on local tables. Holeta Polytechnic College’s practical approach […]
Tourism Training Institute in Ethiopia Emerges as Regional Center of Excellence
Despite its late inclusion in the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), the Tourism Training Institute in Ethiopia has made tremendous progress towards establishing the Regional TVET Centre of Excellence in Tourism Training. With funding from the World Bank and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the institute, […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College Establishes Strong partnerships with industries
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 establish and institutionalize institute-industry linkage. At Dire Dawa Polytechnic College, EASTRIP has impacted the college in developing strong partnerships with industries. This has resulted in access to expensive training materials […]
EASTRIP Advances KenGen GTC Trainer Skills for Excellence in the Energy Sector
KenGen-Geothermal Training Centre (GTC) has underscored its commitment to excellence by enhancing the teaching skills of its trainers through a transformative pedagogy training program. Over 50 Trainers have successful completed training at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) and are set to graduate and make a lasting impact on the company’s training programs. The program […]
World Bank rallies Tanzania to Strengthen Collaboration in the Education Sector
THE World Bank (WB) has urged Tanzania to tighten its grip on collaboration and steer the country’s education sector towards a brighter and more sustainable future. The call to action came from the World Bank Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Victoria Kwakwa, during her visit to the Dar es Salaam Institute of […]
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 […]
New Mobile App Set to Enhance Handling of Grievances at Technical and Vocational Institutions in East Africa.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 24th March 2025 – A new mobile application is poised to enhance management of grievances at Regional Flagship Technical and Vocational Institutions in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania supported by the World Bank through the Eastern Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP). The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), the […]