This archive report was first published on 27 July 2021.
On July 27, 2021, Principal Secretary State Department of Vocational and Technical Training (VTT) Dr. Margaret Mwakima issued a stern warning to contractors involved in the construction and maintenance of vocational training centres, institutions, and national polytechnics across the country.
Dr. Mwakima made the remarks during a visit to Ngeria Technical Vocational centre, where the government will be forced to inject an additional Sh46 million to complete the project after the first contract was terminated due to substandard work.
The PS stated that her department has carried out a status update of all construction works and has come up with timelines and a Rapid Result Initiative (RRI) methodology that must be followed by the contractors.
‘We expect the contractors to complete the projects within the stipulated timeline,’ Dr. Mwakima said.
She added that any contractor found doing substandard work, using low-quality materials, or failing to complete the work within the given time will be fired.
Dr. Mwakima emphasized the importance of completing the projects on time, citing the need to accommodate more students in vocational institutions and centres, particularly with the 100% transition rule in place.
The government is committed to building one technical vocational centre (TVC) in every constituency, with 70 TVCs currently under construction across the country.
‘Our ultimate goal is to have at least one national polytechnic in every county,’ Dr. Mwakima said.
