Kombolcha Polytechnic College in Ethiopia Makes Progress in Construction of Training Facilities and Acquiring Equipment
Kombolcha Polytechnic College in Ethiopia, with support from the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) funded by the World Bank, has made progress in construction of the Regional Flagship TVET Institute in Automative Technology. The construction of both the workshop and administration buildings is underway, with the overall completion rate standing […]
About 80 percent of the TVET graduates from DIT Mwanza campus are employed within 6 months after graduation
Dar Es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza Campus recently released the results of the employment status of its graduates, revealing that 78.7% of the 492 graduates were employed within 6 months after graduation. The purpose of the annual tracer study conducted by DIT is to determine the employability status of its graduates for each […]
Harmonised TVET Qualifications to Foster Regional Integration through Increased Mobility of Students and Staff
Stakeholders in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 13th to 14th May 2024 for a regional sensitisation and dissemination workshop on the recently Adopted Regional Policy Frameworks for harmonisation of TVET qualification among the three countries. The Regional Policy Frameworks, which include the […]
IUCEA Launches GRM System for Monitoring and Reporting Grievances
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), the Regional Facilitation Unit (RFU) for East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), launched of a new Grievance Redress Management (GRM) system. The GRM System developed in partnership with the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) is designed for monitoring and reporting of grievances […]
Arusha Technical College Unveils Groundbreaking AI X-Ray Machine to Improve diagnosis and treatment of medical ailments
Arusha Technical College held the Research, Innovation, and Career Guidance Week from 20th to 25th May 2024 to showcase and promote research and innovation from students and staff. One of the standout innovations showcased was a revolutionary AI X-ray machine from the Electrical Engineering department. The AI X-ray machine displays diagnostic images and utilizes advanced […]
KIHBT Develops Innovative Highway Engineering Programs to Bridge Skills Gap in Infrastructure Sector
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) specializes in capacity building for the infrastructure sector, with a focus on the roads subsector and TVET training programs. Since its inception, the institute has developed programs aimed at enhancing the quality of training and fostering regional integration. Through the EASTRIP Project, KIHBT has developed 14 programs […]
Hawassa Polytechnic College Advances Toward Becoming a Textile and Garment Technology Centre of Excellence
Hawassa Polytechnic College is currently working to establish itself as a centre of excellence in Textile and Garment Technology, as part of the East African Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP). The project seeks to increase access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training) programmes that are aligned with market demands. To support […]
TVET Students at Meru National Polytechnic Invent Robot to Automate Dairy Cattle Feeding
Students at Meru National Polytechnic’s Electrical Department have developed a robot that is poised to improve the way dairy farming is practiced in Kenya, making it more efficient and sustainable. The robot automates the process of feeding cows in sheds by delivering fresh grass at programmed intervals. This not only reduces the labour required for […]
General Wingate Polytechnic College Leads the Way in Green TVET Initiatives
General Wingate Polytechnic College has taken steps towards creating a more environmentally friendly campus through its green TVET initiatives. The College is focusing on activities such as tree planting and landscaping with grass to enhance the beauty of its surroundings and advance a culture of sustainability among its community. The college’s efforts to greening its […]
Meru National Polytechnic to enhance TVET Training with Online Campus and Multimedia Studio
The Meru National Polytechnic has introduced an Online Campus, named the Open Distance and eLearning Centre (ODeL Centre), that allows students to enrol in online courses and complete assessments remotely, offering flexibility to learners across the East Africa region. This initiative, supported by the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) with […]