The Ministry of Education has announced plans to recruit more trainers for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions by 2026, in a move aimed at addressing staffing gaps and improving the quality of training across the country.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed the plans during the graduation ceremony of the Eldoret National Polytechnic, where he acknowledged that a shortage of qualified teachers remains one of the biggest challenges facing TVET colleges.
Ogamba noted that the government is now prioritizing the recruitment of adequate teaching personnel to ensure students receive industry-relevant skills and practical training.
“The lack of sufficient teachers is one of the major challenges facing our colleges. The government will address this by recruiting enough teachers by 2026 to support quality learning,” the CS said.
He further disclosed that the National Treasury is expected to release KSh 2 Billion for various developmejuliunt activities within the colleges before the end of the week. According to Ogamba, the delays experienced in the past have been resolved, paving the way for the disbursement.
“Funds for developmental activities at the colleges will be released this week. The challenges that were causing the delays have already been fully addressed,” he assured.
The planned recruitment and timely release of funds are expected to enhance training standards, expand learning opportunities, and position TVET institutions as key drivers of Kenya’s technical workforce.
