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From right to left) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victoria Ngumi, Eng. Joseph Njau, and JKUAT Council Chair, Dr Micah Onsando, follows an exhibition on CanSat during the Open Day on September 4, 2026. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard].
Universities and institutions of higher learning have been urged to strengthen partnerships with industry as the Government pushes for a training model that gives learners greater exposure to the workplace and practical skills.
Under the proposed approach, learners in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and universities are expected to spend 60 per cent of their training in industry through attachment and practical experience, while 40 per cent is spent in the classroom.
The shift is aimed at addressing the persistent gap between what learners acquire in classrooms and the skills demanded by employers. It is also expected to give students practical experience, improve their employability, encourage entrepreneurship and ensure that training responds to emerging needs in the labour market.
