The TVET Authority (TVETA) has officially kicked off a high-stakes compliance and enforcement exercise in Machakos County, signaling a zero-tolerance approach toward substandard training and unregistered institutions.
Led by Dr. Paul Wanyeki (Head of Compliance and Enforcement), the TVETA delegation held strategic consultative meetings with the Machakos County Security team and County Leadership to streamline the crackdown on non-compliant institutions.
Securing the Future: Partnership with County Administration
The team met with Deputy County Commissioner Lydia Wangeci (representing County Commissioner Josephine Ouko) to brief the security council on the week-long operation.
Key highlights from the briefing:
• Audit Findings: A previous TVETA audit identified three private institutions operating in direct violation of Section 17 (1) and (3) of the TVET Act, Cap 210A.
• The Crackdown: While two institutions have since complied, one has shut down. The team is currently on the ground to ensure those that remain open are maintaining rigorous national standards.
• Security Support: The DCC pledged full support from the county security apparatus to enforce the law and vowed to sensitize the public to enroll only in accredited institutions and programs.
Accountability in Vocational Training
The TVETA team further engaged Vincent Musili (Chief Officer, Vocational Training) and Dr. Juliana Wambua (Chief Officer, Youth Services) regarding the state of public Vocational Training Colleges (VTCs) in the county.
Following a comprehensive audit report shared with H.E. Governor Wavinya Ndeti, the Authority raised red flags over training quality, citing:
• Inadequate physical and financial resources.
• Lack of qualified, registered trainers.
• Failure to use approved academic programs.
Three institutions scored below 30% in the audit, rendering them non-compliant. While two have shown progress, one institution failed to respond to remedial notices and has now been issued a 21-day Closure Notice. Chief Officer Vincent Musili received the notice and requested a one-week window to implement an emergency “rescue plan” to resuscitate the failing institution before final closure is enforced.
The Road Ahead
This week, the Enforcement Team is traversing Machakos and Kiambu counties. Our mission is clear: to protect the investments of parents and the dreams of students by ensuring every TVET institution provides a quality, world-class education.
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