The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), in partnership with the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM), and the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC), today planted more than 2,000 trees at St. Augustine Ngenia Boys High School in Kiambu County as part of a joint commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development.

The exercise was supported by trainers and students from Vera Beauty College, Premier Professional Institute, and Amboseli Institute of Hospitality demonstrating the growing role of TVET institutions in advancing national environmental goals while nurturing responsible citizenship among learners.

Beyond tree planting, the team conducted an engaging career guidance and mentorship session for Form Four students, exposing them to the vast opportunities available through the TVET pathway and emerging careers in a rapidly evolving job market. The students were encouraged to embrace practical, hands-on skills training as a viable route to employment, entrepreneurship, innovation, and lifelong success.

Representing the Acting Director General of TVETA, Mr. Timothy Nyongesa Katiambo, the Authority’s Head of Corporate Communications, James Momanyi, emphasized that environmental stewardship and skills development are complementary pillars of national transformation. He noted that greening learning institutions is not only contributing to the Government’s target of growing 15 billion trees by 2032, but is also instilling a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility among young people.

Representatives from KNQA and TVET CDACC also engaged the students on their respective mandates and highlighted the diverse opportunities available within Kenya’s competency-based TVET ecosystem.

Speaking during the event, Kevin Osundwa, Regional Director for Africa at ICM, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to environmental conservation as a key component of its corporate social responsibility agenda. He pledged continued collaboration with TVETA and other stakeholders to support tree-growing initiatives and promote skills development among Kenyan youth.

The initiative underscores the power of partnerships in shaping a greener, more skilled, and more prosperous Kenya. As the country works towards environmental sustainability and industrial transformation, TVET institutions remain at the forefront of producing graduates who are not only job-ready but also environmentally conscious and committed to building a better future for generations to come.

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