KIHBT pays courtesy call to Taita Taveta County Government
KIHBT visited the Taita Taveta County Government in an outreach mission whose aim was to follow up on the activities of the workplan arising from the co-operation agreement that KIHBT signed with the county in 2021. During the visit, the delegation from KIHBT paid a courtesy call to the Taita Taveta University where they met […]
KIHBT develops new CBET Programmes
Under the development of Competency Based programs the institute is expected to develop both long term and short-term programs in a bid to enhance the quality of TVET programs. Recently the institute embarked on development of two long term programs in conjunction with Industry stakeholders to meet the demand in the industry. In this regard, […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College Contributes to Regional Integration with Enrolment of 16 students from Puntland, Somalia
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College, a Regional Flagship TVET Institute, has taken initiative to increasing access to TVET programs and contribute to regional integration in East Africa by enrolling 16 regional students from Puntland Somalia. The students graduated in electrical installation though short-term training. The college aims to offer short-term training in various areas such as […]
EASTRIP-Supported TVET Institutes win big at WorldSkills Kenya National Competition
TVET institutes in Kenya supported by the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) emerged the biggest winners at the recently concluded WorldSkills Kenya National Competition, demonstrating the project’s commitment to foster excellence in technical and vocational in East Africa. Meru National Polytechnic, Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kenya Institute of Highways and Building […]
New Daycare Centre at Meru National Polytechnic offers a safe environment for children and mothers
In a heart-warming move that underscores their commitment to the well-being of students and staff, the Meru National Polytechnic has recently introduced a new addition to its campus – a Baby Care Centre. This initiative is a testament to the institution’s dedication not only to academic excellence but also to supporting the holistic needs of […]
General Wingate Polytechnic College Conducts Feasibility Study to Identify Profitable Business Ventures
In a bid to bolster its internal capacity to general sustainable income, General Wingate Polytechnic College (GWPTC) in Ethiopia with support from EASTRIP, commissioned Fortune Management Consultancy and Training Service PLC to identify feasible income-generating activities for the College. The assessment prioritized selected business ideas based on the feasibility study including furniture making, urban agriculture, […]
General Wingate Polytechnic College in Ethiopia trains TVET leaders in System Change, Talent Cultivation, and Program Review
General Wingate Polytechnic College in Ethiopia conducted training program for TVET leaders. The training, which took place on July 28 and 29, 2023, focused on the system change approach and its relevance to the leadership of TVET programs. This approach is increasingly important in today’s leadership practices, especially in the field of TVET. The training […]
Arusha on course to launch TVET Centre of Excellence in Renewable Energy
The Industrial Advisory Board for Kikuletwa Renewable Energy Training and Research Centre, a Campus of Arusha Technical College, has strongly advised the College to prioritize the completion of activities related to the EASTRIP Project. This recommendation stems from the fact that the project’s lifespan is rapidly approaching its end. During the 4th Industrial Advisory Board […]
Staff attachments facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between Arusha Technical College in Tanzania and Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Geofrey Kirui, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Trainer at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Mombasa – Kenya, shares his experience when he was attached as a trainer at Arusha Technical College for a one-month program. In June 2023, as part of the EASTRIP program, I had the privilege of being a visiting Electrical Engineering Lecturer at Arusha […]
Successful Staff Exchange Program Enhances Teaching Capacity at Dire Dawa Polytechnic College
The staff exchange program is an essential for teaching staff to build their skills by participating in attachment at TVET institutes in other countries in the region. Over the past three years, Dire Dawa Polytechnic College (DDPTC) has successfully implemented a staff exchange program with the National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania. This year, […]