CS Julius Migos On Friday, February 13, joined Madam Éléonore Caroit, the Minister Delegate for International Partnerships of France, at the Kenya School of TVET in Gigiri for the signing of Financing Agreements for the Digitalization for TVET project.
The initiative aims to modernize Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sub-sector through the integration of digital technologies.
During the ceremony, CS Migos emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening TVET, noting that the sector plays a pivotal role in equipping young Kenyans with market-relevant skills.
“TVET is critical for driving job creation in key priority sectors outlined in our Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda,” he said.
The project will focus on equipping TVET institutions with modern digital tools and training students in emerging technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Generative AI.
This move comes at a time when rapid technological advancements are reshaping the workplace, making digital competencies essential for competitiveness and employability.
Madam Éléonore Caroit hailed the partnership as a milestone in Franco-Kenyan cooperation, underscoring France’s commitment to supporting Kenya’s development agenda.
“Investing in digital skills is investing in the future of work,” she remarked, noting that the initiative will enhance the employability of Kenyan youth.
The digitalization project is expected to improve teaching and learning in TVET institutions, foster innovation, and align Kenya’s technical education with global standards.
By integrating cutting-edge technologies, government aims to ensure that graduates are not only job-ready but also capable of driving technological transformation in their communities and industries.
As Kenya continues, embrace digital transformation, projects like this reinforce, country’s determination to prepare its workforce for the opportunities and challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.