Government to fund top innovators in Tvet institutions

Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) Principal Secretary DR. Kevit Desai tries a pedal power water purifier machine that was made by students from Bshiangala Technical Training Institute during western region of Kenya Association of Technical Training Institute exhibition, Reseach paper presentation and Robotic Contest in kakamega. [PHOTO BY DUNCAN OCHOLLA ]

The Government has announced plans to give grants and sponsorship to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes top innovators to fund inventions.

The move is to ensure students contribute to the manufacturing and agriculture sectors, which are key pillars in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Big Four agenda.