CS Machogu describes the national TVET torch initiative.
In honor of the higher education institutions’ 100th anniversary, a massive TVET torch is being passed around the nation. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has provided an explanation for this.
Machogu said on Wednesday that this week the torch was in the Nyanza area, specifically in Migori county.
“The purpose of the torch really is to get to every corner of the country creating awareness that our young people should not stay home even if they scored a D,” Machogu stated.
Nobody ought to remain at home. They ought to be able to take advantage of the chance to train at a TVET or TTI,” Machogu stated.
Before the TVET torch began traveling the nation, President William Ruto lit it two months ago at the Nyeri National Polytechnic.
On July 31, the centennial celebrations at Kabete National Polytechnic will be the site of the torch’s roundabout route and stop.
According to him, the torch will go to all 47 counties in an effort to encourage young people to engage in acquiring the technical skills required by the sector.
“If we want to achieve our vision 2030, then we must equip the young people with the necessary skills and competencies which can only be achievable from our technical institutions and TVETs,” he stated.
According to Machogu, the ministry wishes to dispel any unfavorable perception that Kenyans may have of TVETs because they provide job prospects.
According to Machogu, the ministry thinks more students may be enrolled in Teacher Training Programs and TVETs.
The CS stated that even though the ministry has not utilized the technical institutions to their fullest extent, it is important to recognize the accomplishments made in the first 100 years of TVETs.
Furthermore, he stated that the state has built 238 TVET institutions in a relatively short period of time.
“We have been able to provide equipment to a number of our institutions,” he stated.
According to Machogu, the talents of TVET trainees are currently propelling Kenya’s economy.
According to him, the ministry hopes to have a TVET facility in each of the 290 constituencies in the nation.
“Out of the 238 that we have, 70 remain without equipment. However, we have been able to give funding this year, and in two or three months, we will be able to give those institutions that are lacking the necessary equipment,” he stated.
Only 52 constituencies, he noted, lack a TVET, and the state is attempting to construct 16 more this year.
CS Machogu describes the national TVET torch initiative.
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