What’s Actually Happening in TVET Right Now?
If you’ve been scrolling through the news lately, you’ve probably seen a lot of big names like the Ministry of Education and TVETA talking about "reforms." But if you’re a student at Skyward TVC, you’re probably asking: "How does this help me pay my fees or get a job in Kitengela?"
Here is the "real-talk" breakdown of what happened in the sector this month:
1. Faster Access to Student Funding
At the recent TVET Stakeholders Forum in Nairobi, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu addressed the delay in funds. The big change? The government has enhanced the New Higher Education Funding Model, specifically focusing on ensuring TVET students receive their scholarships and HELB loans within the first month of the term. This move is aimed at reducing financial stress, allowing you to focus entirely on your practical exams and workshop projects.
2. Global Standards, Local Success
In a massive push for Labor Migration, the Kenyan and German governments recently held the Skills Initiative Summit. They are working to align our CDACC curriculum with international standards.
The exam you are sitting for today isn't just a piece of paper for local use. They are building a "skills bridge" so that a plumber or electrician trained in Kenya can qualify for high-paying technical jobs in Europe without starting from zero.
3. The "Digital First" Mandate
During the Broadband Kenya 2026 conference, it was emphasized that every TVET must be a "digital hub." TVET bodies are now integrating digital literacy into every single course, whether you are studying Plumbing or Fashion Design. At Skyward, we are already ahead of this curve with our free campus Wi-Fi, ensuring you are ready for a job market that is increasingly moving online.
Here is the "real-talk" breakdown of what happened in the sector this month:
1. Faster Access to Student Funding
At the recent TVET Stakeholders Forum in Nairobi, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu addressed the delay in funds. The big change? The government has enhanced the New Higher Education Funding Model, specifically focusing on ensuring TVET students receive their scholarships and HELB loans within the first month of the term. This move is aimed at reducing financial stress, allowing you to focus entirely on your practical exams and workshop projects.
2. Global Standards, Local Success
In a massive push for Labor Migration, the Kenyan and German governments recently held the Skills Initiative Summit. They are working to align our CDACC curriculum with international standards.
The exam you are sitting for today isn't just a piece of paper for local use. They are building a "skills bridge" so that a plumber or electrician trained in Kenya can qualify for high-paying technical jobs in Europe without starting from zero.
3. The "Digital First" Mandate
During the Broadband Kenya 2026 conference, it was emphasized that every TVET must be a "digital hub." TVET bodies are now integrating digital literacy into every single course, whether you are studying Plumbing or Fashion Design. At Skyward, we are already ahead of this curve with our free campus Wi-Fi, ensuring you are ready for a job market that is increasingly moving online.
