The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with CALL Africa to implement a three-year project to strengthen vocational training opportunities and promote inclusive access to technical education in Kenya.
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation funds the project and will focus on enhancing skills development and expanding opportunities for youth and vulnerable groups.
The agreement was signed at TVETA offices by the Acting Director General, Timothy Nyongesa Katiambo, and CALL Africa Country Representative, Ermes Amato.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Mr. Katiambo affirmed TVETA’s commitment to supporting the implementation of the project within the Authority’s regulatory mandate.
“TVETA will provide the necessary support and guidance in the planning and implementation of activities under this project, which is geared towards strengthening vocational training in the country,” he said.
The initiative will be implemented in Kiambu County, Kajiado County, and Machakos County, and will focus on several key interventions, including capacity building for trainers and officials in Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) to enhance career guidance services, establishment of six innovation hubs in public VTCs, and the launch of a support programme to facilitate the creation of business start-ups by persons with disabilities and survivors of various forms of vulnerability.
Also present at the meeting were Nelly Karanja and Erick Muita from CALL Africa, while the TVETA team included Mary Munyi, James Momanyi, Noah Koech, and Andrew Too.