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, […]
KenGen GTC Launches Pedagogy Training for Geothermal Energy Trainers
KenGen-Geothermal Training Centre (GTC) has launched a pedagogy Training Initiative meant to equip its staff with effective teaching skills to enhance training programs, particularly in geothermal energy. Fifty (50) trainers are currently undertaking the training programme at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT). According to Ms Risper Kandie the centre leader and project coordinator for […]
IUCEA to foster collaboration between TVET institutes in East Africa and China.
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and the China Africa Vocational Education Alliance (CAVEA) held a joint seminar on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) development, as part of the EAC Regional Education Conference in Arusha, Tanzania from 12th to 15th August. The event brought together key stakeholders in the TVET sector from […]
IUCEA and World Bank Monitor Progress of Regional Flagship TVET Institutes in Ethiopia and Tanzania
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), World Bank and the National Project Coordination Units for the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), between July and August undertook a joint monitoring and support mission in Ethiopia and Tanzania. EASTRIP is an initiative of the World Bank and African governments to enhance […]
Federal TVET Training Institute in Ethiopia moves to digitize vocational training
The Federal Technical and Vocational Training Institute (FVTI) is set to play a leading role in digitization of the technical and vocational training in Ethiopia. According to the Vice Director for Academic Affairs, Haftom G/Egziabher, during the institute’s weekly update, the institute has been focusing on digitizing training documents as part of its ongoing digital […]
National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania set to launch training program for pilots
The National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania is poised to launch its flagship training program for pilots, contributing to the growing need of pilots and aviation experts in the East Africa region. Speaking during a recent visit by delegations from the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) and the National […]
Government commends NIT for its contribution to the Transport Sector in Tanzania
In his visit to the National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania on July 22, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Transport, Hon. David Kihenzile, commended the National Institute of Transport (NIT) for its contributions to the success of the country’s transport sector. The minister monitored progress in the construction of NIT’s aviation buildings, funded by […]