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Government targets TVET to enhance youth skills

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba shown how machine work at PC Kinyanjui TTI on September 29, 2025.[Courtesy]

The government has pledged to enhance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a central pillar for tackling youth unemployment, boosting productivity, and driving inclusive economic growth. 

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government now views TVET as “the engine of transformation of our society,” reflecting a strategic shift away from purely academic pathways towards skills-based training aligned with labour market needs.

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