Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Migos Ogamba, presents a copy of the Dual TVET Policy to Dr Ekra Ndung’u, Chairperson of the Kenya National Association of Private Colleges (KENAPCO), following the official launch.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions are marking a major milestone in skills development, celebrating the growing collaboration between training centres and industry partners that is transforming how young Kenyans prepare for the job market.
This renewed partnership was highlighted during the launch of the National Dual Training Policy, a landmark initiative positioning industry as a central partner in Kenya’s national skills agenda.
The policy formalises the Dual Training model — where students divide their time between classroom learning and real-world work experience — to ensure that education directly aligns with labour market needs.
Developed by the Ministry of Education through the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, the policy places Kenya among Africa’s leaders in demand-driven, competency-based education.
Speaking at the launch, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the new approach would help bridge the gap between learning institutions and employers, while preparing youth for meaningful participation in Kenya’s economic growth.
“Kenya is investing in a future where every young person has the skills and confidence to thrive in the job market,” said Ogamba.
“Dual Training brings classrooms and industry together, making training more relevant, practical, and future-focused. With this policy, we are ensuring that our youth learn in real workplaces, use modern tools, and graduate ready for employment or entrepreneurship.”
The CS urged the private sector to deepen its role in national skilling efforts, noting that the policy places employers at the heart of curriculum design and implementation.
“Industry partners are not guests in our skilling ecosystem; they are co-architects. Employers will help design curricula, open their doors to trainees, and shape real-world learning experiences,” he added.
The Dual Training Policy will guide institutions, trainers, and employers in implementing structured work-based learning, standardising quality, and ensuring skills development keeps pace with technological and market shifts.
The policy was developed under the Promotion of Youth Employment and Vocational Training Programme, jointly financed by the Governments of Finland and Germany, with technical cooperation from GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit).
It was approved by the Cabinet on January 21, 2025, paving the way for nationwide rollout.
So far, more than 10,000 trainees are enrolled in Dual Training programmes across 100 TVET institutions and 93 vocations, supported by over 1,500 industry partners. Kiambu National Polytechnic Chief Principal Sammy Waititu said collaboration with companies has reshaped learning.
“When we began Dual Training, it started with one course. Today, it runs across all departments. We’ve seen empowered students, better-equipped trainers, and stronger industry linkages,” he said.
Engineer Mary Mwangi, Research and Development Manager at HACO Industries, described the partnership as a long-term investment in Kenya’s future.
“Our collaboration with TVET institutions has created a sustainable talent pipeline that supports local manufacturing and green growth,” she said.
