Tvet and Industrialization In kenya; A case study Of Nyandarua county
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2024
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Chuka University
Abstract
Many countries of the world have embraced TVET as the drive towards industrialization. Kenya
government for instance is largely relying on Technical, Vocational education and Training in its
endeavors to achieve the big four agenda on manufacturing, healthcare, food security and affordable
housing and the larger vision 2030 of being a middle-income economy. In line with this, the government
through the ministry of education has shown concerted efforts by introducing key reforms in TVET
sector to drive the process of industrialization. Despite these efforts the Nyandarua county and Kenya at
large continues to be confronted with food insecurity, poor housing for many citizens, poor healthcare
and low manufacturing as evidenced by high importation. This study sought to fill this gap. The objective
of the study was to find out the role of TVE in industrialization in Kenya. Descriptive research design was
used. The target population was 500 trainees and 100 trainers drawn mainly from technical
departments. Multi stage sampling was used to sample 50 trainees and 10 trainers respectively. Open
and Closed ended questionnaires was used and which was self-administered. Data analysis technique
used was descriptive statistics. The study concludes that TVET sector contributes to a low extent to
manufacturing in Kenya with 60% respondents. Over 50% of the respondents acknowledged that TVET
contribute insignificantly to universal health and food security in the country. The study concludes that
TVET contributes significantly towards affordable housing in Kenya. The study recommends for
investigation on the challenges TVET face in its endeavors towards meeting industrialization and the
challenges addressed.
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industrialization, Technical, Vocational Education and Training, trainers, trainees
Citation
Ngunjiri Elijah Mwangi.(2024). Tvet and Industrialization In kenya; A case study Of Nyandarua county. In: Mutembei Henry, Nduru Gilbert, Munyiri Shelmith, Gathungu Geofrey, Kiboro Christopher, Otiso Wycliffe, Rithaa Jafford, Miriti Gilbert, Gichumbi Joel, Mwathi David, Gitonga Lucy, Nanua Jackin, Kahindi Roseline, Jonathan Kathenge & Muthui Zipporah (Eds.). Proceedings of the Chuka University Tenth Annual International Research Conference held in Chuka University, Chuka, Kenya from 5th to 6th October, 2023. 293-298 pp.