• The institute provides a diverse array of diploma and certificate programs in fields like electrical and electronics engineering, ICT, food and beverage production, business management, and agricultural technology.  
  • Students utilise well-equipped workshops, engage in fieldwork, and complete industrial attachments that immerse them in authentic workplace settings. 

Kabarak University’s TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Institute doesn’t wait for internships to expose students to industry. From the moment learners enroll, they step into a Competency-Based Education (CBE) model that prioritizes mastery over memorization, and real-world readiness over routine.

In Kenya’s shifting job market, technical know-how alone no longer guarantees success. CBE responds to this reality by emphasizing practical skills, flexible learning pathways, personalized pacing, and hands-on application through projects, internships, and community engagement.

Kabarak has taken this model further. Speaking during a panel discussion on X on August 26, 2025, Faith Yator, Deputy Director of the TVET Institute says the institute has embedded entrepreneurship and soft skills development into every program.

Faith Yator, The Deputy Director Kabarak TVET institute. (Photo credit: Kabarak TVET)

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Students don’t just study business, they build it. They write business plans, launch ventures, and learn how to market their products in real time.

“In every program, we integrate entrepreneurship,” she explains. “Students take on practical duties as entrepreneurs, not just learners.”

To sharpen their workplace readiness, Kabarak TVET partners with organizations like the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), offering students tailored training in soft skills.

Industry experts regularly engage learners on how to navigate professional environments, communicate effectively, and present themselves with confidence. From Curriculum Vitae (CV) writing to public speaking, students gain the tools to thrive, and not just survive in competitive spaces.

Furthermore, Kabarak’s definition of holistic education goes deeper. Chapel sessions offer spiritual nourishment, reinforcing values like integrity, empathy, and purpose. “Spiritual growth is a soft skill,” Yator affirms. “We want our graduates to be grounded, ethical, and community-minded.”

Unlike traditional TVET models that separate theory from practice, Kabarak applies a dual training approach. Students split their time between classroom instruction and industry immersion, applying their skills in real-time settings. This shift is transformational. If adopted widely, it could reshape technical education across Kenya.

The institute offers a wide range of diploma and certificate programs from electrical and electronics engineering to ICT, food and beverage production, business management, and agricultural technology.

Kabarak students taking food and beverage production. (PHOTO | COURTESY: David Beracah)

Kabarak also offers vocational certificates, ideal for both fresh high school graduates and professionals seeking to upskill in specific areas.

For example, the Welding and Fabrication course at Kabarak University TVET Institute is a practical, competency-based program that trains students in modern welding techniques like arc welding, alongside metal cutting, blueprint reading, and fabrication design.

Kabarak students taking welding and fabrication in the workshop present a bed they made as a project. (PHOTO | COURTESY: David Beracah)

All programs are aligned with the TVET Act, 2013, and designed to deliver hands-on, industry-relevant training.

Students work in state-of-the-art workshops, participate in fieldwork, and complete industrial attachments that simulate real workplace conditions.

For example, recent student-led innovations like energy-efficient systems and smart security devices demonstrate the institute’s commitment to creativity and problem-solving with societal impact.

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A Kabarak student taking Building and Construction with his Instructor. (PHOTO | COURTESY: David Beracah)

Modern facilities support this vision: advanced computer labs, demonstration kitchens, cutting-edge workshops, and specialized training units. 

A Kabarak student taking Electrical Engineering in the workshop. (PHOTO | COURTESY: David Beracah)

Graduates leave not just as professionals, but as changemakers. Alumni stories speak volumes: many have launched successful businesses, secured top-tier jobs, or pursued further education with confidence and clarity.

If you wish to join Kabarak University TVET community, apply today at https://tvet.kabarak.ac.ke/application or, Call/WhatsApp at ‪+254 (0) 759 879 326‬.

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