The government has given permission to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and the Kenya Qualifications Authority (KNQA) to continue accrediting training programs in higher institutions.
This comes after a report issued by the Directorate of University Education revealed how many tertiary institutions are not yet prepared to incorporate competency-based education and training (CBET) curricula into their curriculum in line with the expected changes as the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) replaces the 8-4-4 system gradually.
The research revealed that higher education institutions are not able to implement CBET.
CBET is given the responsibility of fostering paths for creativity and practical abilities. This in turn combines academic knowledge and innovation.
The change in policy allowed technical institutions to admit trainees in the already licensed TVET Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council courses.
The Principal Secretary of the State Department for Technical, Vocational Education, and Training, Dr Esther Thaara Muoria revoked a previously issued circular dated the 12th of September 2022.
“I am aware you are in receipt of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) Circular Ref: TVETA 5/2 dated September 12, 2022, announcing the suspension of licensing of TVET CDACC courses and training,” said Thaara.
The 2013 Presidential Taskforce on Parastatal Reforms recommended giving the Kenya Institute if Curriculum Development and Kenya National Examinations Council control over the licensing and mandating of TVETA.