Influence of Public–Private Partnerships on Industrial Skills Development in Engineering Training within Public TVET Institutions in Nairobi County
Albert Koech Kipngeno, Hoseah Kiplagat, Hellen Sitawa
Africa Journal of Technical and Vocational Education and Training · Rift Valley Technical Training Institute · 5 February 2026
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Editorial Summary
This study examines the impact of public-private partnerships on industrial skills development within public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions in Nairobi County. The research highlights how collaboration in internships, infrastructure, and staff capacity building correlates with student skill development.
Central Research Question
How do engineering internship partnerships, infrastructure development, and trainer capacity building influence industrial skills development in TVET institutions in Nairobi County?
Key Findings
Engineering internship programs, infrastructure, and trainer capacity building significantly influence industrial skill acquisition, with the study model explaining 31.8% of the variation in skill development.
Methodology
Descriptive research design using quantitative methods including questionnaires and descriptive/inferential statistics (SPSS).
Evidence
Data was collected from 182 respondents including heads of departments, tutors, and trainers, selected via multistage sampling from a target population of 334.
Limitations
Not specified in available source
Why It Matters
TVET is critical for African industrialization, yet institutional gaps persist. This research provides empirical evidence that public-private partnerships are not just additive but essential components for bridging the skill mismatch between the classroom and the industry. For policy leaders, it suggests that formalizing these partnerships through specific policy frameworks could significantly improve the quality of technical education output.
Practical Implications
TVET institutions should leverage policy frameworks to formalize partnerships for internships, infrastructure investments, and capacity-building programs.
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Cite this Publication
Albert Koech Kipngeno, Hoseah Kiplagat, Hellen Sitawa (2026). Influence of Public–Private Partnerships on Industrial Skills Development in Engineering Training within Public TVET Institutions in Nairobi County. Africa Journal of Technical and Vocational Education and Training. https://doi.org/10.69641/afritvet.2026.111205
