Ministry of Education in Tanzania satisfied with performance of EASTRIP at Arusha Technical College
By Jane Lissa The Tanzania’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is satisfied with progress of the EASTRIP project in achieving the required targets at Arusha Technical College. Speaking to the ATC EASTRIP – Project Implementation Unit, the Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Prof. James Mdoe said that the […]
The Kisumu National Polytechnic collaborates with textile industry to develop demand-driven curriculum
By Laura Miranyi Development of competency-based curriculum is predominantly informed by the Training Needs Assessment and Labor Market Information which identifies the knowledge skills gaps and the industry relevant employability skills. The Kisumu National Polytechnic embarked on a rigorous process to design and develop competency-based curriculum that aims to bridge the niche in building a […]
Dire Dawa College sets up Day Care Centre to encourage female participation in TVET courses
By Fenta Nurilign Tsegaye Gender mainstreaming is taken as a one of the core cross cutting issues at Dire Dawa Polytechnic Collage. Therefore, in an effort to encourage female participation in TVET courses for both students and staff, the college has set up a day care centre at its premises in Dire Dawa. The day […]
Arusha Technical College staff participate in industrial training in renewable energy
By Jane Lissa The Arusha Technical College under EASTRIP in collaboration with industry was able to attach 18 teaching staff for industrial training. The staff were attached in the industry for duration of one month each during which they were working as part of staff in a particular organization. The staff were attached in the […]
KIHBT sends staff for Practical skills development at Pan African Equipment Group
By Beatrice Njenga Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology is in the process of attaching two of its staff whose designation are Plant Operator III and Instructor to Pan African Equipment Group for a Trainer Technical Assessment Course. This is aimed at improving their competence in Plant and Equipment. The institute in collaboration with […]
NIT partnership with Air Tanzania to reduce the cost of training pilots abroad
By Prosper Makene The National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) to bring efficiency in the aviation industry. Speaking to journalists shortly after renewing the MoU in NIT’s Mabibo campus, Dar es Salaam end of this week, ATCL Ladislaus Matindi said that […]
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic promotes e-Learning due to COVID-19 pandemic
By Rita Mwabonje As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to interfere with physical learning, Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP), has developed a Learning Management System (LMS) to enable trainers deliver content virtually. Under the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) outreach component to non-TVET institutes, KCNP organised and sponsored a training to […]
NIT students in Tanzania introduce bus sensor technology to help passengers to track routes for commuter buses
By Prosper Makene Students at the National Institute of Transport (NIT)’ have developed an innovative tracking sensor which gives passengers at bus stations information on all routes of commuter bus. Speaking at the climax of the National Competition of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MAKISATU) 2021 in Dodoma, Prof. Zacharia Mganilwa said: “Our students have attended […]
Subira Mwakyoma inspiring the next generation of aircraft engineers
Some of the most successful engineers who worked in the field of aircraft engineering came from all walks of life, focused on getting an education and took the necessary steps to build a career path that helped them make an impact in the industry. Ms Subira Mwakyoma, a former student from National Institute of Transport (NIT), […]
Holeta Polytechnic College holds consultative meeting with Agro-Processing industries
Manufacturing industries engaged in Dairy processing, Fruit Processing (such as papaya juice, mango juice, passion juice) and vegetable processing (such as potato cheeps) participated in the workshop. Selected number of College management members staff of EASTRIP PIU, and representatives of selected stakeholder’s institutions (such as Holeta Town TVET Office, Women, Youth and Children Affairs office, […]