Kenya: MTIB Among Top Tvet Centres Driving Inclusion, Skills Growth

23 October 2025
Capital FM (Nairobi)
By Phidel Kizito

Nairobi — The Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind (MTIB) has been honored among the country's top 14 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions for advancing innovation, inclusivity, and practical skills development in Kenya's training sector.

The recognition came during the Dual TVET Mid-Term Project Review and Recognition Gala held in Nairobi, where MTIB emerged best in the Women in STEM and Inclusivity Award category.

The event celebrated institutions implementing the dual training model,a system that combines classroom instruction with industry-based learning to better align education with market needs.

Speaking at the event, Nduku Mutua, Chief Principal at MTIB, said the award reflected the institution's long-term focus on making technical education inclusive for women and persons with disabilities.

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"This recognition is a testament to our commitment to inclusive, practical, and gender-sensitive technical education. Through the dual training model, our learners including women and persons with disabilities are gaining not just academic knowledge, but real skills that prepare them for meaningful employment and entrepreneurship," said Nduku.

The initiative forms part of the Promotion of Youth Employment and Vocational Training Programme, jointly funded by the Governments of Finland and Germany with technical support from GIZ.

Esther Muoria, Principal Secretary in the State Department for TVET, said the model was helping bridge the gap between education and employment.

"Dual TVET is more than a training model. It is a bridge from potential to purpose, from the classroom to the career," she said.

MTIB has also invested in adaptive technologies such as Braille-based materials and digital screen readers to make learning more accessible.

"Empowering women in STEM is not just about equality; it's about unlocking untapped potential."

The institute's recognition underscores the growing role of inclusive and skills-driven education in shaping Kenya's workforce and promoting equitable access to technical careers.

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