Victor Kalama’s career in infrastructure development began at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), where he enrolled for a Craft Certificate in Road…
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The Journey of Lewis Kimathi, Gypsum Installation Expert and Founder of Gykim Interiors is a reflection that investments in skills-based training can unlock entrepreneurship employment opportunities…
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In recent years, Tanzania’s leather sector has witnessed a remarkable shift powered by highly skilled graduates from the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza…
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The Journey of Khadija Jepngetich When Khadija Kebenei joined the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic to undertake Marine Engineering course level 5, an EASTRIP priority course, she…
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When Liberian student George Bartuah boarded a flight to Tanzania to join the National Institute of Transport (NIT), he carried with him the hopes of thousands…
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TVET institutes in East Africa have established strong collaborations with industry, resulting in improved graduate employment across the region. Graduate employment rates, among 16 Regional Flagship…
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A high-level delegation led by the World Bank Bank Vice President for People, Mamta Murthi visited the Hawassa Polytechnic College, one of the 16 Regional Flagship…
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This publication documents how 16 Regional Flagship TVET Institutes in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania have transformed skills training through strong industry partnerships under EASTRIP—boosting enrolment, employability,…
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From 30 th September 30 to 3 rd October, policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and development partners from across the continent will gather for the Skills for…
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In August 2025, the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) Team, comprising officials from Ministries responsible for TVET, the World Bank Task…
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Olivier is a female student currently enrolled in the Craft Certificate in Road Construction program at KIHBT. She is one of the 72 beneficiaries of the…
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Meru National Polytechnic established a Baby Care Centre in a move aimed at tackling gender disparities and encouraging more women to pursue science, technology, engineering, and…
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