Nelson Barazah Onyango
Africa Journal of Technical and Vocational Education and Training · Rift Valley Technical Training Institute · 5 February 2026
This study examines the persistent gap between TVET curriculum output and industry requirements in Kenya. It highlights key strategic interventions, such as the implementation of Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) and enhanced industry partnerships, to align graduate skills with market needs.
How can TVET training in Kenya be better aligned with industry expectations to bridge the skills gap?
Alignment through Occupational Standards, CBET curriculum development, flexible training, and industry-TVET partnerships effectively facilitates smoother transitions for graduates into the labor market.
Literature analysis and consultation with professional practitioners.
The paper draws on evidence regarding the implementation of Occupational Standards, CBET curriculum alignment, and industry-linked facility infrastructure.
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The research provides a critical roadmap for African institutions struggling with graduate employability. By focusing on systemic alignment, it offers policymakers in Ghana and the wider region a framework to move beyond theoretical training toward market-responsive education models. Strengthening these links is essential for institutional credibility and national economic development.
Institutions should prioritize the adoption of CBET curricula, seek formal accreditation, and foster structured partnerships with local industry leaders to ensure curriculum relevance.
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Nelson Barazah Onyango (2026). Bridging the Skills Gap: Aligning TVET with Market Needs in Kenya. Africa Journal of Technical and Vocational Education and Training. https://doi.org/10.69641/afritvet.2026.111200