A nationwide assessment of Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, analyzing performance, enrollment trends, infrastructure, and challenges across national polytechnics, technical training institutes, and vocational colleges.
Summary
The 2025 Kenya TVET Performance Rating evaluates over 4,000 respondents from various TVET institutions through a nationwide survey conducted between October 1–7, 2025. The report measures institutional growth, student enrollment trends, gender balance, curriculum modernization, and operational challenges. It highlights the top-performing polytechnics and technical institutes, emerging institutions, and key barriers affecting performance such as inadequate funding, outdated equipment, and internal mismanagement. The findings reveal a 140% growth in national polytechnics, an 18% increase in female student enrollment, and a shift toward competency-based, industry-aligned programs.
Research methodology
sample Size
4,018 respondents (60% CATI interviews, 40% Ministry and TVETA data)
period
October 1–7, 2025
method
Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI) and institutional data validation from TVETA and the Ministry of Public Service
margin Of Error
±2.2%
Key findings
National polytechnics grew by 140% over the review year
Female student enrollment increased by 18% compared to 2023–2024
TVET institutions enroll three times more students than universities
The modulated competency-based curriculum is driving modernization
Top performing polytechnics include Eldoret, Kabete, Nairobi, Mawego, and Kenya Coast
Top performing TTIs include Thika, Matili, PC Kinyanjui, Wote, and Karumo
Fast-growing TVETs include Nkabune, Bushiangala, Kajiado East, Sotik, and Laisamis
Key evaluation benchmarks: enrollment, infrastructure, outreach, funding, and governance
Key observations
Funding and equipment shortages remain the top institutional challenge
