Mr. Joseph Njau is currently the Ag. Secretary Technical Vocational Education and Training. He is a seasoned Education and Training Officer with extensive experience in the education management sector, Project Management, Policy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation. He possesses a proven track record in Research, Teaching, Leadership, Program Management, policy development, Projects planning and Management.
Mr. Njau holds a Master’s Degree in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi, Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Egerton University and a Diploma in Technical Education from KTTC currently known as Kenya School of TVET, underscoring his deep expertise and commitment to advancing educational initiatives. In addition, he was nominated for the Public Servants of the Year Award (PSOYA) in the year 2016 by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Education. His robust background in community and social services further enhances his ability to drive impactful projects and foster meaningful community engagement.
Mr. Njau is also a member of the Institute of Engineering Technologists of Kenya, a board member of the Kenya National Qualifications Authority as the Principal Secretary’s Alternate. He has held several positions within the State Department for TVET including; Director Industry Liaison and Dual Training from 2023- 2024, Acting Chief Executive Officer TVET CDACC in 2023 and the project manager for all Development Partner Projects and GoK Projects from 2013 – 2015. Mr. Njau has worked in TVET sector for more than 30 years and has actively participated in the development and implementation of various reforms in the sector that have led to transformation of TVET.