KEPSA and Education Ministry Roll Out TVET-E Program to Boost Youth Employment
In picture, Esther Mworia Principal Secretary, State Department for TVET, KEPSA CEO Ms. Carole Kariuki,and other key stakeholders of the initiative, addressing the media, during the launch in Nairobi.
By Aoma Keziah,
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), in partnership with the Ministry of Education’s State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (SDTVET), has launched a Technical and Vocational Education and Training – Entrepreneurship (TVET-E) Project , an initiative implemented with strategic support from the African Development Bank and the Youth Employment Initiative Multi-Donor Trust Fund.
This new initiative aimed at bridging the gap between vocational education and the job market, promising to create new opportunities for young people across the country.
Speaking during the unveiling of the project, Esther Mworia Principal Secretary, State Department for TVET (SDTVET), said that this Grant complements ongoing initiatives, particularly the Support to TVET and Entrepreneurship (TVETE) Phase 3 Project.
This project comes at a time when the Ministry is focused on addressing gaps identified in TVET education and training. While we are proud of the progress TVET has made in addressing relevance, quality and access to education and skills training, youth unemployment still remains a significant challenge in this country. As a Ministry, therefore, we have deliberately shifted our focus to demand-driven, industry-responsive skills development in addition to inculcating entrepreneurial mindset in our youth through entrepreneurship training,” she stated.
The TVET-E program will not only offer tailored entrepreneurship modules but will also facilitate industrial attachments and mentorships through KEPSA’s extensive network of private sector partners. This will ensure that learners gain hands-on experience and exposure to market trends.
“Creating meaningful employment requires innovation, collaboration, and intentional investment in human capital. By aligning our training programs with the actual needs of industry, we can begin to close the gap that’s left many graduates stranded,” added PS Mworia.
At the heart of the program is a mission to reduce youth unemployment by equipping graduates from technical institutions with practical entrepreneurship skills and improving their connection to real-world job opportunities.
According to KEPSA CEO Ms. Carole Kariuki, the TVET-E Project is set to benefit at least 1,200 graduates from various TVET institutions across the country in its initial phase.
“This project is about more than just skills training. It’s about empowering young people to become not only employable, but employers themselves,” she explained.
Unemployment remains one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges in Kenya, particularly among young people. According to recent statistics, more than a third of Kenyans aged between 18 and 35 are jobless or underemployed a situation made worse by the growing disconnect between academic programs and industry demands.
As the rollout begins, participating institutions are expected to begin enrolling students into the entrepreneurship training and placement program within the next few months. KEPSA and SDTVET say they will closely monitor the impact, with a goal of expanding the initiative based on results.
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