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 […]
Hawassa Polytechnic College’s Fashion Show Displays Creativity and Innovation in Garment Design
A display of creativity and talent took center stage at Hawassa Polytechnic College’s recent fashion show. The event, held on the college campus, featured an array of traditional and modern designs curated by trainees in the Fashion Design program. It featured invited guests from Hawassa University, the Regional Bureau, industry representatives, and the college community. […]
DIT Mwanza Promotes Health and Wellness of Students and Staff
The Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza campus recently hosted a sports and health event named “Health Day” that brought together employees and students from DIT, as well as people from other colleges, secondary schools, and residents from various parts of Mwanza City. The event featured free health check-ups for DIT staff, students, […]
KIHBT Showcases Commitment to Skills Development at PASET FORUM & RSIF Conference
During the recent 6th Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET) FORUM & RSIF Annual conference, the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) showcased the institute’s commitment to promoting a skilled workforce in Highways Technology and Infrastructure sector. The institute, led by its Deputy Director of Strategy, Enterprise, Research, and […]
EASTRIP Champions TVET as the Engine for Sustainable Industrialisation
Technical and vocational education can play a critical role in creating sustainable industrialisation on the African continent. Speaking at the 6th Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) Forum held recently in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. Cosam Joseph, Regional Project Coordinator for the World Bank-funded East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration […]
EASTRIP Student Exchange Programme Graduate at Meru Polytechnic Excels as Film Entrepreneur
In Kenya, at The Meru National Polytechnic, Rashid Lizangari began a journey driven by ambition. After enrolling for a Diploma in Information and Communication Technology, he joined Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) in Tanzania as part of the student exchange programme between DIT and The Meru National Polytechnic. The exchange programme was supported […]
DIT Mwanza Facilitates Regional Integration through Skills Training in Leather Manufacturing for students from Rwanda and Kenya
The Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) in Mwanza continues to offer both online and offline training sessions focused on leather product manufacturing to students and experts from Kenyan and Rwandan colleges. The six-month program aims to enhance participants’ understanding of the latest technologies in shoe manufacturing. One of the participants, Mr. Michael Habumugisha […]