During a visit by the TVETA Board and staff to Mlambenyi Vocational Training Centre in Taita Taveta County, one learner quietly stood out among the class.
Seated at the back of a garment-making workshop was 63-year-old grandmother Gaudencia Mwamshuru, studying alongside trainees young enough to be her grandchildren. But while generations separated them in age, they shared one common purpose: acquiring skills for a better future.
When TVETA Board Chairperson Prof. Kellen Kiambati asked what inspired her to return to the classroom, Gaudencia’s answer was both simple and profound.
“I enrolled in the Garment Making Grade III course because I want practical skills to start a tailoring business in my village. Opportunities are limited where I live, and with these skills I can repair and make clothes for my community, earn an income, support my family, and educate my children.”
Her determination is a powerful reminder that learning has no age limit and that skills can transform lives at any stage.
At TVETA, we believe that technical and vocational education is not just about qualifications—it is about creating opportunities, restoring dignity, and empowering individuals to build sustainable livelihoods. Whether you are 18 or 63, acquiring practical skills can open new doors and inspire lasting change for families and communities alike.
Gaudencia’s story challenges us all to ask: If she can pursue a new dream at 63, what is stopping the rest of us from investing in our own potential?
In TVET, it is never too late to learn, never too late to grow, and never too late to change your future.