Tvet and Industrialization In kenya; A case study Of Nyandarua county

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.