Kisumu National Polytechnic launches learning platform for TVET courses
By Laura Milanyi E-learning has become an increasingly popular new approach to teaching and learning in most institutions of higher learning in Kenya. ICT technologies provide distinct advantage to learning by revolutionizing every aspect of learning. Adoption and use of ICT in schools can promote collaborative, active and lifelong learning, increases students’ motivation, offer better […]
NIT on course to increase female enrolment in aviation programmes
By NGUSEKELA DAVID A recent study conducted by the Center of Excellence in Aviation and Transport Operations (CoEATO) has revealed a significant female students’ enrollment that has reached to 31%. Dr. Nuru Kitara said that enrollment records at NIT for the academic year 2020/2021 show that a total of 4503 students were enrolled in the […]
ATC introduces new curricula for renewable energy
Solar installation Technician at work Arusha Technical College has added new training programmes in Renewable Energy for Technicians and Artisans leading to National Technical Awards Levels 4-6 and National Vocation Awards Levels 1-3. The programmes were approved for the 2020/2021 academic year enrolment. The new courses include: Four (4) new Technician programmes: Electrical and Solar […]
KIHBT signs Cooperation Agreement with Laikipia County Government
Officials from KIHBT and Laikipia County Government sign an MoU KIHBT signed a Cooperation Agreement with Laikipia County Government as part of Outreach to local institutes. The purpose of the agreement is to jointly facilitate programs that will provide mutual linkage which will guarantee acquisition of adequate skills and competencies for the trainees as required […]
KIHBT carries out various training and capacity building programs for its staff
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology trainers went through a Research Skills Development Course at Kenya School of Governement in Embu between 12th to 23rd October,2020.This aimed to build capacity among the trainers. The institute also held a Development of Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) Curricula Phase 1 and Phase II workshops […]
KIHBT inaugurates industry advisory board
The Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) for Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) was appointed as per the Project Appraisal Document (PAD) and inaugurated on 22nd October, 2020.The committee is represented by the Public and Private Sector. They are the link between the Regional Flagship TVET institute and the Industry in Highways Technology.
Kisumu Polytechnic holds workshop on Capacity Building and Institutional Enhancement
Participants at the capacity building workshop The Kisumu National Polytechnic (TKNP), through its vision to be a world class polytechnic in the provision of technical, vocational, entrepreneurial training and research, values quality service delivery as their driving force. To this end, the Polytechnic recognizes the need to develop policies as a guiding tool towards the […]
Class room renovations at Holeta Polytechnic College to increase student enrolment
One of the objectives of EASTRIP Project is to increase access and quality of TVET of the Holeta Polytechnic College. To this end, various renovations were undertaken at Holeta Polytechnic College to bring them up to standard with the requirements of a regional flagship TVET Institute in Agro-processing. In total, six classrooms including one laboratory […]
Dire Dawa Polytechnic College puts in place preliminary works for safe reopening
Pictures of some of the measures put in place contain COVID-19 pandemic The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020, presented a huge challenge to education systems worldwide. Following the declaration of the virus as a pandemic by the World Health Organization and the spread of the virus in Africa, the Federal Government of […]
Holeta Polytechnic College holds industry advisory board and steering committee meeting
Holeta Polytechnic College, the EASTRI Regional Flagship TVET Institute (RFTI) in Agro-Processing, held a joint Industry Advisory Board (IAB) and Steering Committee meeting to strengthen cooperation between the college management and industry practitioners. The meeting was also attended by the Town Mayor who congratulated welcomed participants to the meeting. Participants at the meeting During the […]