TVET-E Project Launched to Equip Kenyan Youth with Industry-Ready Skills and Entrepreneurship Training

Nairobi, Kenya – April 29, 2025

By Brenda Asugu 

 A new national initiative, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training – Entrepreneurship (TVET-E) Project, was officially launched today in Nairobi, signaling a significant step toward tackling youth unemployment in Kenya. The project is a joint effort by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the Ministry of Education’s State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (SDTVET), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Youth Employment Initiative Multi-Donor Trust Fund.

PHOTO: Dr Esther Muoria  Principal Secretary TVET

Targeting 1,200 TVET graduates, the TVET-E Project aims to bridge the gap between technical training and labor market demands by enhancing entrepreneurship education, strengthening industry linkages, and facilitating job placement. The initiative is aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which emphasize industrialization, job creation, and inclusive economic growth.

Speaking at the launch event, Principal Secretary for SDTVET, Dr. Esther Muoria, highlighted the project’s potential to reshape Kenya’s vocational education landscape by making it more responsive to industry needs. “This initiative reflects our commitment to equipping young people with the practical skills and opportunities they need to thrive,” she said. Dr. Muoria called on all stakeholders to actively support the initiative, noting its role in achieving meaningful employment outcomes for Kenyan youth.


KEPSA CEO Carole Kariuki stressed the importance of aligning education with current market trends, particularly in areas like digital literacy and emerging technologies. “Africa’s youth population is not a burden—it’s a demographic advantage,” she said. “To unlock this potential, we must ensure our training institutions are driven by private sector demands and global trends.”

Dr. Ehud Gachugu, KEPSA’s Acting DCEO and Global Director for Youth & Jobs, presented the project’s framework, emphasizing inclusivity and scalability. He noted that the multi-phased implementation will give special attention to women and persons with disabilities to ensure broad-based impact.

The African Development Bank’s representative, Aggrey Ndumbi, also praised the project, underlining the need to scale such initiatives across the continent to address youth unemployment holistically.

The launch was attended by over 50 principals from TVET institutions across Kenya, ministry officials, KEPSA representatives, and other key stakeholders, reflecting strong multi-sectoral support for the initiative. 

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