Nairobi, Kenya – The government has released 1.2 billion to support the Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) institutions.
In a press statement sent to newsrooms on Wednesday, January 17, the state released a nationwide TVET capitation of KSh 1.192 billion as part of its commitment to skills development.
How KSh 1.2b TVET capitation will be used
Principal Secretary (PS) State Department for TV, Esther Thaara, said the funding will foster a conducive environment for effective learning and skill acquisition.
“This signifies a major boost for TVET institutions, providing crucial support for tuition, training materials, utilities and co-curricular activities,” said Thaara.
Thaara noted that the funds will be channelled into various activities including financial assistance to individual trainees.
Why Ruto’s government increased TVET funding
The PS explained that the funding is part of President William Ruto’s commitment to deliver employable skills through TVET courses.
“This strategic investment aligns with broader goals such as reducing youth unemployment and driving sustainable economic growth,” she noted.
She added that the funding emphasises the principle of inclusive training for everyone and leaving no one behind in the education sector.
Ruto releases KSh 31b school capitation
In related news, News 9 Kenya reported that schools received KSh 31.34 billion in capitation from the government, ahead of term one reopening for the 2024 school calendar.
The National Treasury released the funds in different categories to schools ahead of the Monday, January 8. reopening.
Free Primary Education received a capitation of KSh 4.74 billion from the budget.
Junior Secondary School received an allocation of KSh 7.6 billion, while school examinations and invigilation received KSh 2.8 billion.
Ruto’s administration allocated KSh 16.2 billion to Free Day Secondary Education in the first term of the new school calendar.
In December 2023, Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu said the government upholds its commitment to providing Free Day Secondary Education grants per learner.
Machogu noted that this includes allocations for tuition and operational expenses.
“I wish to state that the boarding fees charged in public secondary schools will remain unchanged in 2024. Schools will continue to receive funds based on accurate enrolment data submitted by principals through NEMIS,” said Machogu.
The CS added that 14,426 Elimu scholarships will be awarded this year to needy KCPE candidates, with 37,574 scholarships having so far been awarded.
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