EASTRIP-China TVET Scholarship Program Enhances the Quality of TVET Training in East Africa
Ms. Rehema Mzee Program: Master of Logistics Engineering and Management University: Dalian Maritime University, China RFTI: National Institute of Transport (NIT) The scholarship provided financial relief, which made it feasible to access to acquire high-quality education in China. The studies equipped me with technical expertise and practical problem-solving skills in logistics. I will use the […]
TVET beneficiary satisfaction survey shows positive Results
The annual beneficiary satisfaction survey for the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), shows that 84% of graduates from 16 Regional Flagship TVET Institutes (RFTIs) supported by the project were satisfied with their training in 2023. The survey, conducted among 1,300 graduates from 2023 across 16 Regional Flagship TVET Institutes (RFTIs) […]
East African Prioritize Greening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), the Regional Facilitation Unit for the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) held a workshop on integrating green skills into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs across East Africa. The workshop brought together principals, center leaders, and national project coordination unit leaders […]
KIHBT Showcases good practices in Equitable and Inclusive TVET in Africa
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology’s (KIHBT) effort to increase access to TVET programs through affirmative action to increase enrolment of female students into technical courses, has received continent-wide recognition. The Africa Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) competitively selected KIHBT’s scholarship program as one of the good practices in promoting Equitable and Inclusive TVET […]
DIT Mwanza Campus Expands Capacity with EASTRIP Support
The Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza Campus has increased its student enrolment capacity from 100 to over 3,000. With funding from the World Bank and Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), the polytechnic has constructed state-of-the art teaching facilitates […]
Role of TVET in Reducing Youth Unemployment in East Africa
By Godwin Bonge Muhwezi East Africa, like many other regions in the Global South, continues to grapple with persistent high youth unemployment rates. Rapid population growth, a youthful demographic, and the mismatch between education outcomes and labour market demands continue to exacerbate the challenge. According to the “Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024” by the […]
Arusha Technical College in Tanzania invests in Biogas clean energy
Arusha Technical College (ATC) in Tanzania is set to start using biogas as an alternative source clean energy for cooking, following the construction of a biogas plant at Kikuletwa campus. The plant, which will utilise the college’s organic waste, was constructed by college trainers and students, as a result of the industry partnership between ATC […]
TVET institutions in East Africa foster collaboration through regional student exchange
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic and the National Institute of Transport in Tanzania have successfully implemented a student exchange programme as part of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) that will foster collaboration among TVET institutes in East Africa. The programme commenced in March 2024 with the enrolment of 39 students […]
Ethiopia Makes Historic Debut at WorldSkills Competition with Best of Nations Award
Ethiopia made a historical debut at the 47th WorldSkills Competition which took place from 7th to 14th September 2024 in Lyon, France. The event brought together 1,400 competitors from 70 countries, showcasing their talents across 62 occupations in six main sectors. Three talented individuals represented Ethiopia and these included Tsion Adane Dinku in IT Networking […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic Generates Revenue Through Industry Partnerships
Dire Dawa Polytechnic in Ethiopia has successfully generated over USD 60,000 in revenue through technical support provided to local industries. This income generation initiative aligns with the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), which encourages regional TVET institutes to enhance their financial sustainability. Over the first three years of EASTRIP’s implementation, […]