The mandate of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as espoused in TVET Act CAP. 210A, is to provide middle level skilled manpower to support socioeconomic development and ensure the country has an adequate talent pool in priority sectors to fully participate in the global economy. TVET develops skills by employing a range of learning experiences which include: institutional-based training, industry training, apprenticeships, dual training and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
The focus of TVET in Kenya is to provide a skilled workforce while ensuring access, equity, quality and relevance in training. TVET aims at stimulating entrepreneurial culture, creating investments, contributing to the improved productivity, competitiveness and prosperity of individuals, enterprises and the nation. TVET targets secondary school leavers, Not in Education Employment and Training (NEET) and industry practitioners.
The State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training is mandated to undertake the function as provided in the Executive Order No. 2 of 2023 as follows: