The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has intensified compliance and enforcement operations in Machakos County, issuing closure notices to two private institutions in Yatta Sub-County over failure to meet regulatory standards.
The team first inspected Digitex Technical Driving College in Kithimani, where a 21-day closure notice was issued after the institution failed to implement recommendations from a previous quality audit that found it non-compliant, with a score of 16%. Despite being granted three months to address the gaps, no corrective action had been taken.
While the institution holds a training license from the National Transport and Safety Authority for driving instruction, it was directed to cease all TVET training unless they comply with the 21-day grace period. Failure, the institution was directed to rebrand by removing “Technical” from its name and to operate strictly within its approved mandate set by NTSA licensing. It was further advised to clearly separate any future TVET operations from its driving school in case they comply with TVETA standards.
The team also visited Dennis Motor Vehicle Training and Driving School in Matuu, which had ceased operations after failing to meet TVETA standards. The institution had also failed in the quality audit done last year and were issued with three months to address the recommendations made in the report. However, when the team visited the institution today, the facility was found in disrepair, with no evidence of ongoing training. A mandatory 21-day closure notice was issued, requiring a complete shutdown, removal of signage, and of the premises to prevent misleading the public.
In a bid to strengthen enforcement, the TVETA team engaged Edward Lelgo, Deputy County Commissioner for Yatta Sub-County, to seek support in ensuring strict adherence to the closure directives. Discussions also focused on joint public sensitization efforts to encourage enrolment only in registered and accredited institutions.
TVETA reiterates its commitment to protecting learners, enforcing standards, and eliminating illegal or non-compliant training providers.
Public Advisory: Always verify the registration status of any institution before enrolling. To Institutions: Compliance is mandatory. Failure to meet TVETA standards will result in closure.