By John Kariuki

Principal Secretary for the State Department for TVET, Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, recently convened a high-level meeting with CEOs of TVET State Corporations and Chief Principals of National Polytechnics to deliberate on the Kenya-Australia TVET collaboration. The discussions aimed to align Kenya’s technical and vocational education sector with global standards and enhance opportunities for Kenyan youth.

The meeting was graced by the Kenya High Commissioner to Australia, H.E. Amb. Wilson Kogo, the Education Attaché at the High Commission, Ms. Florah Mulatya, and a Senior Officer at TAFE, Mr. Zac Gikandi. Their insights into the Australian TVET system added immense value to the deliberations.

PS Muoria emphasized the indispensable role of TVET principals and practitioners in equipping Kenyan youth with market-relevant skills. “Our goal is to ensure that our graduates are prepared to thrive in a competitive global marketplace,” she stated.

Key areas of collaboration discussed during the meeting included the upskilling of TVET trainers, curriculum exchange between Kenya and Australia, and facilitating labor mobility for Kenyan TVET graduates to Australia. These initiatives are designed to elevate the quality of technical training in Kenya and create pathways for international opportunities.

PS Muoria expressed gratitude to H.E. Wilson Kogo for his unwavering support and commitment to implementing TVET programs that address both local and global workforce demands. She underscored the importance of such partnerships in driving Kenya’s agenda for a skilled and competitive workforce.

The meeting marked a significant step in strengthening Kenya’s TVET framework through global partnerships, with the promise of transformative impacts on youth employment and economic growth.