KIHBT seeks partnership with Arusha Technical College in Tanzania
In a bid to foster regional Integration, KIHBT Management and the Project Implementation Unit visited National Institute of Transport (NIT), Dar es Salaam institute of Technology (DIT) and the Arusha Technical College (ATC) who are beneficiaries of the EASTRIP project. The objective of the visit was to pursue Cooperation Agreements and or Memoranda of Understanding […]
KIHBT to establish partnerships with Training institutions in Uganda
KIHBT has been continuously seeking to establish partnerships with similar Training institutions within East Africa and the greater Sub-Saharan African Region for the posterity of Integration in Africa and beyond. Of particular interest was formalizing a partnership with Mt. Elgon Labour Based (MELTC), Uganda wis a signatory to the General Agreement of Cooperation which was […]
Arusha Technical College delegation at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic for Comparative Study on Renewable Energy and Hospitality Management
A delegation of staff from Arusha Technical College (ATC), supported by the EASTRIP, recently visited Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) for a benchmarking visit from 13th to 15th September 2023. ATC, under EASTRIP, is currently in the process of establishing a Centre of Excellence in renewable energy. The main areas of focus during the visit […]
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 […]