The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Muoria, has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring TVET institutions are well-equipped to respond to the evolving demands of the job market.
Speaking at the fifth graduation ceremony of the Siaya Institute of Technology, where she was the chief guest, Dr. Muoria announced that the government has already deployed 3,300 trainers to various TVET institutions across the country to address staff shortages, adding that more trainers would be deployed next year.
“We are committed to bridging the skills gap in our nation by strengthening TVET institutions,” said Dr. Muoria. “This will ensure our youth acquire relevant skills and become productive members of society.”
The PS emphasized that expanding TVET institutions remains a top priority for the government, a vision championed by President William Ruto.
“We intend to establish a TVET institution in every constituency nationwide. We want our youth to acquire practical skills, move away from dependency, and become self-reliant contributors to the economy,” she affirmed.
In her speech, Dr. Muoria revealed that the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) plans to hire an additional 20,000 young men and women as trainers by January 2025. This comes after the employment of 76,000 young professionals in various educational roles.
“We want to ensure that our youth across the nation are well crafted,” she stated. “Let’s bring an end to the issue of our youth waiting for handouts. Let them come to these institutions and gain skills for themselves,” she said.
The graduation ceremony saw 1,500 students receive diplomas and certificates in various fields, including automotive engineering, community development, and other technical and liberal studies.
By Calvin Otieno
