A bill aimed at transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions is set to be tabled in the National Assembly soon.
Education Committee Chair Julius Melly confirmed that the bill, which also seeks to compel the government to increase funding for these institutions, has successfully gone through all necessary stages.
Speaking in his constituency, Melly emphasized that the bill would greatly benefit the youth, who form the largest segment of the country’s population.
“This bill will revamp TVET institutions and push the government to allocate more funds to them. The youth, who make up the majority of our population, will be the biggest beneficiaries,” he said.
Melly further said that TVET should be the largest department within the Ministry of Education (MoE), given its crucial role in equipping the nation’s workforce with practical skills. He highlighted the economic benefits of technical training, stating that enhancing the sector would save the country millions of shillings and spur economic growth.
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“TVET training is essential for job creation and economic expansion. Once this bill is passed, the country will not only save millions but also experience rapid economic growth,” Melly added.
Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur raised concerns about the recruitment of youth for overseas jobs, calling for transparency in the process, which he claimed has been marred by irregularities.
Meanwhile, County MP Cynthia Muge asked locals to embrace TVET training and appealed for reforms, including the incorporation of foreign languages in the curriculum, a review of technical training programs, and the retooling of instructors to enhance the sector’s effectiveness.
“TVET institutions play a crucial role, and I encourage our youth to enroll in them. I also urge the MoE to integrate foreign languages into the curriculum, review technical training programs, and retool instructors to strengthen the department,” Muge said.
By Kimutai Langat
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