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How Kenya got it wrong by meddling with polytechnics

A student is taught how to cut copper cables at a TVET institution [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

For decades, Kenya's polytechnics played a crucial role in producing skilled professionals-engineers, architects, veterinary officers, and field officers-who directly supported farmers and industries.

However, when these technical institutions were converted into universities, their primary mission of hands-on training was lost, leading to a gap in the middle-level workforce and a decline in key sectors like agriculture.

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