This archive report was first published on 30 August 2021.
On August 27, 2021, Labour and Social Protection CS Simon Chelugui attended a breakfast meeting at a Nairobi hotel to recognize the registration of national qualifications into the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA).
Chelugui emphasized the importance of acquiring relevant skills in driving change and development, and the government's efforts to ensure that the KNQA achieves a globally competitive quality education, research, and training for sustainable development as envisioned in Kenya's Vision 2030.
The CS noted that employers have raised concerns about the quality of graduands from various training institutions not having employable skills, and that the government is working to foster a globally competitive, responsive, and adaptive workforce through skills development programs.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Chief Administrative Secretary Hassan Noor Hassan stated that stakeholders in the education sector and various industries need to come together to consult on the market forces that would guide institutions in developing their curriculum in alignment with the global education reforms of qualifications framework.
Dr. Kilemi Mwiria, Chairman of the Kenya National Qualification Authority Council, said the organization is closely working with employers and other industry players to ensure that all qualifications awarded in the country meet both the employer and national standards expectations.
