TVET Institution

The TVET sector in Kenya is growing readily and the government focuses on supporting the vision 2030. The industry aims to bridge the skills gap needed to make Kenya an industrialized country by offering a skilled workforce.

To achieve this the sector requires trainers and tutors who will equip learners with the skills needed in the industry. They will impact the skills in middle-level management in the areas of artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma.

The trainers will be based in the National Polytechnic, Technical Training institutions, and Vocational Training Centers managed by the county government among other institutes that offer TVET courses.

In this article, we cover what is required to be a TVET trainer, how to register, duties, salary scale, and jobs available.

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The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP) is a public TVET institution established by legal Notice No 114 of 2014 also known as the Eldoret National Polytechnic Order, 2014 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.

Eldoret National is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country, with a student population of over 15,000. It is located approximately 5 KM from Eldoret town along the Eldoret-Kapsabet road, Uasin Gichu County.

As a national polytechnic, it is legally allowed to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer their courses and examinations.

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The Kenya School of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (KSTVET) is established and given its mandate by KSTVET Legal notice no.123 of 2022 to coordinate and train trainers in the TVET education sector.

It is the former Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC) which offered trainer training courses and other diplomas, craft and artisan that are not education-related.

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The term TVET has become common in Kenya in recent years. Have you ever wondered what this TVET is? and where it has been all along and why you hear it now almost everywhere. Relax and continue reading since we will answer your questions in this article.

What is TVET?

Let start by answering what is the meaning of TVET. In full TVET represents Technical Vocational Education Training.

The Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) sector aims to impart practical skills to learners so that they can compete in the skilled job market. The TVET education sector is managed by the Ministry of Education under the State Department for Technical Vocational Education and Training.

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Kiambu National Polytechnic (KINAP) former KIST is a public TVET institution established by legal Notice No 5 of 2024 also known as the Kiambu National Polytechnic Order, 2024 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.

Kiambu National is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country, with a student population of over 9,000. It is located approximately 1 KM from Kiambu Town, Kiambu County.

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Sigalagala National Polytechnic (SNP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No. 90 of 2016 also known as the Sigalagala National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA. The Polytechnic has three campuses; the Main campus, the Kakamega Town campus, and the Maturu campus

It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 6,000. Sigalagala National is located in Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County.

As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by the TVET Act of 2013 to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with other TVET institutions within the locality to offer their courses and issue the certificate.

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Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No. 88 of 2016 also known as the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Order, as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.

It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 7,500. Kenya Coast National is located in Mombasa city and county.

As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with surrounding TTI and TVCs to offer its courses and examinations.

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Meru National Polytechnic (Meru NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No 94 of 2016 also known as the Meru National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.

It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 12,000. It is located in Meru county next to Meru national showground. 

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Kisii National Polytechnic (Kisii NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No 93 of 2016 also known as the Kisii National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.

It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 8,000. Kisii National is located in Kisii town, Kisii county.

As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer their courses and examinations.

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