Cabinet approves implementation of Dual Training Policy for TVETs

President William Ruto chairing a Cabinet meeting at Kakamega State Lodge/PCS

The Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Dual Training Policy to strengthen technical and vocational education and training in Kenya.

The policy aims to address the skills mismatch in the labour market by integrating classroom instruction with hands-on industry training.

The approach ensures that students acquire both, theoretical knowledge and relevant work experience, making them job-ready upon graduation.

Under the Dual Training model, trainees will spend 50 to 70 per cent of their training in industry and the rest in institutions, ensuring they acquire relevant, practical skills.

“The policy ensures strong collaboration between training institutions and industry, leveraging the latest technologies and expertise to enhance the employability of graduates,” a dispatch from the Cabinet said.

Finland and Germany have long been champions of vocational education and training, recognising it as a cornerstone for inclusive economic development and social stability.

Both countries have developed robust vocational training systems that effectively bridge the gap between education and employment.

Trainees in the dual system typically spend part of each week at a vocational school and the other part at a company, or they may spend longer periods at each place before alternating.

The meeting also approved the Kenya Cloud Policy, a step towards enhancing digital service delivery, improving efficiency, and promoting the adoption of cloud-based technologies in government.

The policy addresses challenges associated with traditional data storage, such as high costs and cybersecurity threats.

By prioritising cloud solutions, the policy aims to reduce costs, strengthen cybersecurity, and support data sovereignty while fostering collaboration and innovation.

It also encourages private sector investment in cloud infrastructure and seeks to attract global data centers, positioning Kenya as a regional digital hub.

The Cabinet also approved Thika and Githunguri Water Supply and Sanitation

Improvement Project, the Kenya’s Ratification of the Inter-African Coffee Organisation New Treaty and In-Service Training Programmes in the Public Service.

The Cabinet also approved the incorporation of the Kenya Credit Guarantee Company to enhance access to affordable credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

MSMEs contribute over 30 per cent to Kenya’s GDP and employ 16 million people, yet they face significant challenges in accessing affordable financing.

The Cabinet also approved the Plant Protection Bill 2023, a key step in strengthening Kenya’s agricultural productivity and food security.

Additionally, the Cabinet approved the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance, aimed at facilitating the safe and orderly cross-border movement of livestock and herders.

Approval was also given for the restructuring strategy of Rift Valley Textiles (Rivatex) and the onboarding of non-equity strategic partners to revitalise the company.