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Government pushes Recognition of Prior Learning to unlock hidden skills

Left, Shadrack Mwadime, PS State Department for Labor and Skill Development. (Center) Stacy Akinyi Onyango, Graduand. Right, Theresa Wasike, Ag Director General, NITA. [Mike Kihaki, Standard]

The government has intensified efforts to formally recognize and validate the skills of thousands of Kenyans working in the informal sector through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme.

Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime, said the move is a transformative initiative under the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) project.

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