The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) today commenced a two-day Stakeholders’ Engagement and Dissemination Forum for the 2024/2025 TVET Quality Audit Report at Taita Taveta National Polytechnic in Voi.
The event marks a significant milestone in advancing quality assurance, accountability, and continuous improvement across Kenya’s TVET sector.
Hosted by the TVETA Board of Directors and Management under the leadership of Board Chairperson Prof. Kelllen Kiambati and Ag. Director General Timothy Nyongesa Katiambo, the forum brings together key stakeholders from national and county governments, regulatory agencies, industry, and training institutions.
The event will be graced by the Principal Secretary for TVET, Dr. Esther Muoria, and attended by the National Government Administration Secretary, the Director of Technical Education, County Executive Committee Members and Chief Officers from Taita Taveta County, representatives of KATTI and KENAPCO, more than 20 County Commissioners, managers of Vocational Training Centres, and other sector leaders.
The 2024/2025 Quality Audit Report provides a comprehensive assessment of the health, effectiveness, and responsiveness of Kenya’s TVET institutions. It offers valuable insights into achievements made, identifies existing challenges, and highlights opportunities for strengthening the delivery of quality, market-driven skills training.
During the 2024/2025 Financial Year, TVETA conducted quality audits in 354 institutions across 29 counties, comprising 15 National Polytechnics, 41 Public Technical and Vocational Colleges, 95 Private Technical and Vocational Colleges, and 203 Vocational Training Centres. The institutions were selected from the accredited register and assessed by multidisciplinary teams of trained auditors using a rigorous quality audit framework.
The audits evaluated performance across seven key pillars: Leadership, Management and Governance; Physical Resources; Human Resources; Training Delivery; Programme Evaluation; Trainee Support Services; and Innovation, Research and Cooperation. These indicators provide a holistic picture of institutional performance and inform evidence-based policy and regulatory interventions.
The findings reveal encouraging progress across the sector, with average performance scores of 78% for National Polytechnics, 65% for Public Technical and Vocational Colleges, and 51% for Private Technical and Vocational Colleges. While these results demonstrate significant gains, they also underscore the need for sustained efforts to raise standards and strengthen institutional capacity.
Beyond measuring compliance, the quality audits play a critical role in identifying emerging risks, understanding operational challenges, promoting accountability, and providing practical recommendations that drive continuous improvement. They reinforce TVETA’s commitment to building a TVET system that is innovative, responsive to labour market needs, and globally competitive.
Importantly, the audit process extends beyond publication of the report. Every institution received a detailed feedback report outlining areas of strength, identifying gaps requiring attention, and providing specific corrective recommendations to support ongoing quality enhancement.
Through this engagement, TVETA reaffirms its dedication to working with stakeholders to strengthen standards, safeguard learners’ interests, and ensure that technical and vocational education remains a key driver of Kenya’s economic transformation and sustainable development.