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The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority exists to regulate and coordinate Technical and Vocational Education and Training through registration and licensing of institutions and trainers The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority exists to regulate and coordinate Technical and Vocational Education and Training through registration and licensing of institutions and trainers

Our Vision is to be a leading Authority in the regulation, quality, assurance and accreditation of Technical and Vocational training for the provision of competent human capital. Our mission is regulate and coordinate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through registration and licensing of TVET institutions and trainers, and the development of standards and guidelines for globally competitive human capital.

27/10/2026

Shaping Africa’s Digital Future Through Cybersecurity and AI

TVETA is proud to participate in the 5th Edition of Cyberweek Africa 2026, taking place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from 27th–30th October 2026 under the theme: “Cyber Threat Intelligence in the Age of AI.”

The conference was officially opened by Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr. Stephen Isaboke, EBS, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and cybersecurity experts to explore how Africa can harness emerging technologies while strengthening digital resilience.

Key reflections from the opening sessions remind us that:

🔹 Despite advances in technology, human ingenuity, critical thinking, and ethical leadership must remain at the centre of innovation.
🔹 As the world develops the rules that govern AI, Africa must actively shape and contribute to that future.
🔹 The continent’s greatest strength lies in leveraging technology to amplify Africa’s talent, innovation, and opportunities.

As the regulator of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Kenya, TVETA remains committed to assuring quality and relevance in TVET training, fostering skills development that responds to emerging technologies and industry needs, and promoting programmes that prepare learners for the digital economy.

Through strengthened digital, technical, and innovation skills, TVETA continues to support the development of a competent workforce capable of driving Kenya’s cybersecurity readiness and Africa’s digital transformation.

27/10/2026

TVETA Strengthens Quality Assurance Capacity at Wote Technical and Vocational Training College

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) is conducting a one-week capacity-building workshop on the Kenya National TVET Quality Assurance Framework and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) System for trainers at Wote Technical and Vocational Training College.

The training aims to strengthen participants’ understanding and practical application of quality assurance principles, processes and standards to enhance the quality and relevance of training delivery.

Key areas covered include the rationale and benefits of TVET quality assurance, the quality assurance cycle and ability model, the Input-Process-Output (IPO) model, quality assurance framework enablers and elements, and the Quality Standards Indicators for TVET Providers.

Participants are also being equipped with practical skills in Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum support, development and review of IQA policies, preparation for quality evaluation, audit planning, institutional quality evaluation and analysis of audit findings.

The workshop further addresses the development of IQA action and work plans, quality assurance for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and strategies for overcoming barriers to effective implementation of internal quality assurance systems.

Through practical exercises and simulated institutional evaluations, the trainers are gaining insights into identifying quality gaps, documenting findings and developing corrective actions to support continuous improvement.

The workshop is part of a series of capacity-building initiatives planned by TVETA for the current financial year to strengthen quality assurance across TVET institutions.
TVETA remains committed to building institutional capacity, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that trainees receive quality, relevant and industry-responsive skills training.

Wote Technical Training Institute

26/10/2026

TVETA, Eldoret National Polytechnic and Industry Partners Explore Industrial Attachment Opportunities in Climate-Smart Agriculture

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), under the PRO-S Project, has supported stakeholder engagement at The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP) to plan industrial attachment opportunities for trainees undertaking training in innovation, sustainability and climate-smart agriculture.

The meeting brought together TVETA representatives, TENP’s Industrial Liaison Officer (ILO), the Head of the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, and representatives of partner agricultural organisations.

Participating organisations included Baraton University Farm, Ami Farm, El Farm, Illula Farm, Bensoy Farm, and Simam/Tarakwa Dairies.

The engagement provided a platform for the institution and industry partners to share expectations, identify available attachment opportunities and discuss how best to organise workplace placements that deliver meaningful learning experiences for trainees.

The discussions also highlighted the role of partner farms and agricultural enterprises in exposing trainees to practical farming methods, sustainable production systems and innovative approaches to climate-smart agriculture.

Industrial attachment is a vital component of competency-based training, enabling trainees to apply classroom knowledge in real workplace settings, strengthen their practical competencies and develop skills that respond to industry needs.

Through the PRO-S Project, TVETA continues to promote collaboration between TVET institutions and industry to strengthen workplace learning and prepare graduates to contribute to agricultural innovation, climate resilience and sustainable development.

MeOut The Eldoret National Polytechnic - TENP

26/10/2026

TVETA, Bureti National Polytechnic and Industry Partners Explore Industrial Attachment Opportunities in Climate-Smart Agriculture

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), under the PRO-S Project, has convened a roundtable meeting bringing together Bureti National Polytechnic and agricultural industry stakeholders to explore industrial attachment opportunities for trainees pursuing training in innovative, sustainable and climate-smart agriculture.

The meeting brought together representatives from TVETA, the institution and participating agricultural organisations, including Cheres Farm and Nurseries Limited, Kaso Neema Dairy Limited and Mogogosiek KTDA Limited.

Discussions focused on the availability of industrial attachment placements, attachment schedules and the requirements and conditions for hosting trainees. The engagement aimed to establish practical arrangements that will enable trainees to gain meaningful workplace experience and apply their skills in real-world agricultural settings.

Industrial attachment plays a critical role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry practice. It enables trainees to develop practical competencies, understand workplace expectations and acquire skills relevant to the evolving needs of the agricultural sector.

Through the PRO-S Project, TVETA continues to strengthen collaboration between TVET institutions and industry partners to promote competency-based training, agricultural innovation, sustainability and climate resilience.

Strong partnerships between training institutions and industry are essential to preparing a skilled workforce capable of advancing sustainable agriculture and contributing to Kenya’s food security and economic development.

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MeOut The Bureti National Polytechnic

26/10/2026

TVETA, Nyeri National Polytechnic and Industry Partners Explore Industrial Attachment Opportunities in Climate-Smart Agriculture

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), in collaboration with The Nyeri National Polytechnic (NNP), has convened a stakeholder meeting to strengthen industrial attachment opportunities for trainees undertaking training in innovative, sustainable and climate-smart agriculture under the PRO-S Project.

The meeting brought together representatives from TVETA, the Polytechnic’s Industrial Liaison Office, the County Government of Nyeri’s Department of Agriculture, the Sub-County Agriculture Office and partner agricultural enterprises.
Participating host farms included Wambugu Farm, Mukamou Farm Ltd, Kinuthia Farm Ltd and Hill Farm.

Discussions focused on the availability of industrial attachment placements and strategies for ensuring that trainees gain meaningful, hands-on workplace experience. The engagement also sought to strengthen collaboration between the institution, government agricultural officers and industry partners to support effective attachment planning and implementation.

Industrial attachment is a vital component of competency-based training, enabling trainees to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, develop practical skills and gain valuable exposure to industry practices.

Through the PRO-S Project, TVETA continues to promote partnerships between TVET institutions and industry to equip trainees with relevant skills in sustainable agriculture, agricultural innovation and climate resilience.

Strong industry partnerships are essential to preparing skilled graduates who can drive agricultural transformation, strengthen food security and contribute to sustainable economic development.

MeOut Nyeri Yetu The Nyeri National Polytechnic - NNP

26/10/2026

TVETA, Kitale National Polytechnic and Industry Partners Explore Attachment Opportunities in Climate-Smart Agriculture

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), in collaboration with The Kitale National Polytechnic, has convened a roundtable meeting with agricultural industry stakeholders to explore industrial attachment opportunities for trainees undertaking training in innovative, sustainable and climate-smart agriculture under the PRO-S Project.

The meeting brought together representatives from the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC), Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), Manor House Agricultural Centre (MHAC) and Karibu Smart Farm.

Discussions focused on the availability of industrial attachment opportunities, priority learning areas, attachment timelines and logistical arrangements to facilitate effective workplace learning for the trainees.

The engagement seeks to strengthen collaboration between TVET institutions and industry, ensuring that trainees gain practical, hands-on experience and apply the knowledge and skills acquired in training to real-world agricultural settings.

Through the PRO-S Project, TVETA continues to promote industry linkages that enhance competency-based training, encourage agricultural innovation and equip trainees with skills for sustainable food production and climate resilience.

Strong partnerships between TVET institutions and industry are essential to producing skilled graduates who can respond to emerging challenges and opportunities in the agricultural sector.
MeOut The Kitale National Polytechnic

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21/10/2026

TVETA BOARD APPOINTS DR PAUL WANYEKI AS DIRECTOR GENERAL

The Board of Directors of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Paul Machocho Wanyeki as the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority.

Dr Wanyeki brings over 15 years of experience in TVET regulation, policy development, quality assurance, institutional leadership and skills development. He has held senior leadership positions at TVETA, including Acting Director of Standards Development, Compliance and Enforcement, where he contributed to strengthening regulatory and quality assurance systems and advancing key national TVET reforms.

He previously served at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and as a trainer at Kisiwa National Polytechnic.

Congratulating Dr Wanyeki on his appointment, TVETA Board Chairperson, Prof. Kellen Kiambati, expressed confidence in his leadership and ability to advance the Authority’s strategic priorities. She noted that his extensive experience and deep understanding of the TVET sector would be instrumental in strengthening the quality, relevance and credibility of Kenya’s TVET system.

The Board also recognized and commended Mr Timothy Nyongesa Katiambo for his dedicated service and leadership during his tenure as Acting Director General.

The Board congratulates Dr Wanyeki on his appointment and wishes him success as he leads TVETA’s Management and staff in fulfilling the Authority’s mandate and supporting the Government’s skills development and economic transformation agenda.

20/10/2026

The TVETA Board, Management, and Staff wish all Kenyans a Happy Mashujaa Day as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire the future.

19/10/2026

TVETA Hands Over Registration Certificate to Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Kwale Campus

On Friday, the Acting Director General of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), Timothy Nyongesa Katiambo, on Friday joined the Principal Secretary for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Dr Esther Thaara Muoria, and the World Bank EASTRIP Implementation Support Mission for a site visit to the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Port Logistics in Waa, Kwale County.

During the visit, the Acting Director General formally handed over the TVETA accreditation certificate to the newly registered Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Kwale Campus, marking an important milestone in the institution’s establishment and its readiness to offer approved training programmes.

The visit formed part of the one-week closing mission for the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), which brought together the World Bank Group, the State Department for TVET through the National Project Coordinating Unit, representatives of Kenya’s five Regional Flagship TVET Institutions, TVETA and other partner agencies.

The mission reviewed project implementation progress assessed achievements and identified priority actions ahead of the project’s scheduled closure on 31 December 2026.
Earlier, the mission conducted site visits to Kisumu National Polytechnic, KenGen Geothermal Training Centre, the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), and Meru National Polytechnic to assess progress and achievements at the respective Regional Flagship TVET Institutions.

The EASTRIP initiative has played a significant role in strengthening specialised TVET training infrastructure and capacity, with a focus on developing industry-responsive skills that support regional integration, productivity and economic transformation.

TVETA remains committed to ensuring that institutions meet the required regulatory and quality standards, safeguarding the integrity and credibility of training while expanding access to relevant, high-quality technical and vocational skills.

15/10/2026

Join the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority at the 2026 Mashujaa Day Thematic Week Celebrations held at The Eldoret National Polytechnic and discover how quality technical and vocational education is transforming lives, driving innovation, and powering Kenya’s economic growth.

This year's celebrations, themed "Security (including Cyber Security), Sports and the Finance Sector (Economy)," provide an exciting platform to showcase the critical role of TVET in equipping Kenyans with industry-relevant skills for national development and prosperity.

Visit the TVETA Exhibition Booth to:
✅ Learn about TVETA’s mandate and role in regulating the TVET sector
✅ Explore quality assurance and institutional accreditation processes
✅ Discover how TVET standards support skilled, competent and globally competitive graduates
✅ Engage with our team and gain insights into the future of skills development in Kenya
Together, let's celebrate the power of skills, innovation and excellence in shaping a resilient and prosperous nation.

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