Eldoret: Graduates across the country have been urged to become builders of solutions rather than spectators of challenges. This applies regardless of whether they pursue employment, entrepreneurship, innovation, or global labour mobility.
According to Kenya News Agency, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (SDTVET), Dr. Esther Muoria, addressed over 1,800 graduands during the 14th Graduation Ceremony of the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. She reminded them that they leave the institution not only with certificates but also with competencies of national importance. Dr. Muoria emphasized the need for professionalism, discipline, innovation, integrity, and service from TVET graduates.
Dr. Muoria commended the RVTTI Board of Governors, management, faculty, and staff for their commitment to shaping the hands that will build Kenya’s infrastructure, drive industries, power manufacturing, strengthen healthcare, and support the country’s digital economy. She also praised RVTTI for advancing Competency-Based Education and strengthening industry linkages through the Dual Training model.
She emphasized the importance of financial sustainability within TVET institutions, noting the need for strong Income Generating Units (IGUs) to ensure a resilient and future-ready sector. Dr. Muoria recognized RVTTI for establishing seven strategic and operational IGUs that integrate production, training, and enterprise.
Furthermore, Dr. Muoria highlighted the ongoing transformation of TVET institutions into hubs for green skills, green jobs, and climate resilience, aligning with Kenya’s green growth agenda. She also revealed that the State Department for TVET was recognized at the End-Year Public Service Reflection and Agenda-Setting Forum and ranked second in the national Politrack performance survey.
RVTTI Board of Governors Chairman, Prof. David Some, encouraged graduands to be proactive in creating opportunities through innovation and entrepreneurship. He noted Kenya’s efforts to integrate digital technologies into industry to drive economic growth and strengthen public services.
Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor, Evans Kapkea, urged graduands to take advantage of ongoing government flagship projects in the county to explore job opportunities using their hands-on skills and technical knowledge. He affirmed the county administration’s continued support for TVET students through industrial attachments and job linkages, emphasizing the importance of skilled graduates to the region’s development.
