Born on 16th June 1975, Dr. Julius Keter was appointed to the Board on 15th March 2024. He is an accomplished academic with extensive experience in the field of Technology Education, particularly within the realm of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He holds a PhD in Technology Education from the University of Eldoret, his research has significantly contributed to the understanding of partnerships’ influence on the quality of education in TVET institutions in Kenya.

He also has a master’s degrees in public administration and management, with a focus on public policy, and a Master of Philosophy in Technology Education specializing in Building and Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Education in Technology from Moi University. Dr. Keter’s scholarly work includes impactful research on public-private partnerships, accessibility of vocational training disabled individuals, and the challenges facing TVET in East Africa. Currently he serves as a lecturer and Ag.

Quality Assurance Coordinator at the Open University of Kenya, he has previously held significant roles such as the Chairman of the Department of Technology Education at Moi University and the Head of the Department of Construction Management at Kigali Institute of Science and Technology.

His leadership skills were further exemplified during his tenure as Acting Dean for the Faculty of Technology and Applied Sciences at Umutara Polytechnic in Rwanda. Dr. Keter’s leadership has been pivotal in pioneering the establishment of new academic programs, overseeing departmental activities, and ensuring the successful completion of numerous construction projects in Kenya and Rwanda.