World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness

Investing in technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills is essential for preparing young people for the future of work shaped by AI and emerging technologies.

By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago

Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity

When merit is compromised, institutions suffer, employees become demoralised because excellence appears unrewarded, and innovation declines as competence is undervalued.

By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago

Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing

From a largely rural and economically isolated country in the late 1970s, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, technology, and innovation.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade

The ongoing Middle East crisis is rapidly exposing one of Africa's greatest economic and strategic weaknesses: dependence.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors

Africa's future partnerships with global powers must prioritise skills development and technical training to ensure the continent can sustain industrial growth.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago

Why Tvet is key to labour mobility and inclusion in Kenya

TVET is not just an educational pathway but a strategic investment in human capital.

By Kipkirui Langat 1 year ago

How TVET is contributing to global labour mobility and inclusion

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of TVET in addressing youth unemployment and fostering economic development as it can address skills gaps.

By Kipkirui Langat 1 year ago

Why Kenya must embrace labour mobility

In the recent past, the Government has signed bilateral labour agreements (BLAs) with several countries to secure job opportunities for our youth.

By Kipkirui Langat 1 year ago

Taking part in WorldSkills contest step forward for TVET

The Lyon competition will be the inaugural competition for Kenya with 10 competitors in eight skills representing the country.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 years ago

Global skills contests are key in attracting our youth to TVETs

TVET therefore is at the intersection of education and the world of work, and is expected to facilitate the insertion of individuals into the labour market, and their career progression.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 years ago

Let us fix the trainer to realise meaningful TVET reforms

There are several factors affecting the quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), particularly in generating workers with qualified knowledge and skills.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago

WorldSkills Africa to empower youth with modern-day skills

WorldSkills serves as a global platform for skills excellence and development, with a strong emphasis on Africa.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago

We must reposition the TVETs to prepare our youths for future jobs

The issue about jobs of the future has been at the centre stage of TVET reforms globally with a focus on jobs at key sectors that present the greatest opportunity for growth

By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago

Enhance vocational training through competition in skills

Thousands of young people participate in national, regional, and international competitions that generate enthusiastic interest

By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago

How the WorldSkills competition prepares youth for world of work

Over 100 young people battled it out in 16 skills areas during the WorldSkills Africa Swakopmund (2022).

By Kipkirui Langat 4 years ago

Key takeaways from UNESCO summit in Paris

193 UNESCO Member States met in Paris for the 41st General Conference, which also doubled up as the organisation’s 75th anniversary.

By Kipkirui Langat 4 years ago

Rethink TVETs in the context of climate change

Kenya is participating in the conference where the country profile was presented as evidence base to inform the production of Net Zero Future vision.

By Kipkirui Langat 4 years ago

What should be done to fully strengthen technical education

The conversion of many polytechnics or former TVET schools into university-like institutions has caused concern.

By Kipkirui Langat 4 years ago

New world order requires its workers to be skilled differently

Industry 4.0 is gaining popularity due to rapid improvements in cyber computing capabilities largely driven by four specific technological development

By Kipkirui Langat 5 years ago

Specialist varsity vital to improve food production

The impact of the green revolution saw the production of wheat increase to 55 million tons in 1990 from just 11 million tons in 1960.

By Kipkirui Langat 6 years ago

Automotive sector can make Kenya an industrial hub

Government ban on importation of used vehicle spare parts has caused uproar as expected.

By Kipkirui Langat 7 years ago

Research key to development of sustainable TVET policies

Skills acquired in TVETs contribute to growing our economy, so let’s support them

By Kipkirui Langat 7 years ago

Fit for purpose TVETS best bet for Kenya’s push to industrialise

Establishment of National Quality Assurance Framework is Key to Implementation of TVET Reforms in Kenya

By Kipkirui Langat 8 years ago

Let's standardise vocational training

Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Kenya dates back to independence. The reforms that led to its inception aimed to make education and training more responsive to all sectors of the economy.

By Kipkirui Langat 10 years ago