EASTRIP Spurs Massive Infrastructure Transformation at Holeta Polytechnic College
Holeta Polytechnic College is construction state-of-the art facilities that will transform the college into a Regional Centre of Excellence in Agro-processing. With funding from the World Bank and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia through the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), the college has directed approximately 85% of the USD […]
Rural Roads Project to Boost Climate Resilience and Local Capacity in Six Kenyan Counties
The Government of Kenya, through the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), is implementing the Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) Rural Roads Project in partnership with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU). This project is currently underway in six counties: Marsabit, Samburu, Isiolo, Laikipia, Meru, and Tharaka-Nithi. The ASAL project aims […]
Boosting Implementation Impact: My Experience with the World Bank’s Strengthening Client Capacity for Impact Program
As the National Project Coordinator for the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) in Ethiopia, I have long recognized that even the best-designed development projects can falter without strong implementation capacity. My recent participation in the World Bank’s Capacity Building Program for Implementation marked a pivotal moment in enhancing my ability […]
East Africa Accelerates Green TVET Ambition with a Regional Strategy
Education leaders from across East Africa convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a pivotal workshop aimed at developing a Regional Strategy for Green Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The five-day event, which took place from 7th to 11th April brought together stakeholders from the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector […]
NIT set to launch the Pilot Programme in July
The National Institute of Transport (NIT) is set to launch its flagship pilot training program in July, expected to significantly reduce the cost of training pilots in Tanzania and the East Africa region. “The pilot training is currently obtained abroad at a significant cost of not less than TShs300 million (USD112,000). However, Tanzanians will now […]
EASTRIP Transforms Leather Training at DIT Mwanza
When Janeth Mayani first stepped onto the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) Mwanza campus, she carried a mix of excitement and apprehension about her chosen field of Leather Products and Processing Technology. “Before joining, I had concerns about whether we would get enough practical exposure,” Janeth, now a first-year student, recalls. Her worries […]
Kombolcha Polytechnic in Ethiopia Addresses Skills Gaps in Automotive Sector
In the workshops of Kombolcha Polytechnic College in Ethiopia, amidst the hum of machinery and the scent of oil, a young student, Ahmed Bekele, is adjusting an automotive engine component. Just two years ago, Ahmed had little idea of what his future might hold. Today, he stands at the cusp of a promising career in […]
Staff Exchange Programme at KenGen GTC Ignites a Spark in Regional Integration
Rose Mathenge, a trainer at KenGen Geothermal Training Centre (GTC), felt the familiar rhythm of her teaching approach, honed over years of experience. It was effective, certainly, but a recent journey had stirred something new. Through the staff exchange programme, supported by the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), Rose was […]
Multimedia Studio Propels Meru Polytechnic to National Success
Terry Wairimu, a videography trainee at Meru National Polytechnic (MNP), speaks with confidence that wasn’t there before. “Honestly,” she shares, “joining the videography program at Meru National Polytechnic Television was one of the best decisions I’ve made”. Terry went from knowing “next to nothing about cameras and editing” to “actually producing professional-looking videos”. This remarkable […]
Holeta Polytechnic in Ethiopia Boosts Local Livelihoods Through Agricultural Training and Production
For many local residents in Holeta in the central part of Ethiopia, finding a pathway to a stable livelihood can be a challenge. Holeta Polytechnic College is tackling this head-on through hands-on, income-generating agricultural projects that provide crucial skills, support the college’s mission, and put affordable food on local tables. Holeta Polytechnic College’s practical approach […]