State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has carried out a massive reshuffle of principals in various TVET institutions across the country. This is aimed at strengthening management and performance in TVET sector, has seen promotions and reassignments of several principals and deputy principals.
Western Region
In Bungoma County, Musuya Herbert has been posted from Sirisia TVC to Webuye West TVC, Lilian Simali now heads Bungoma North TVC.
- Francis Miheso has been posted to Dr Daniel Wako Murende TVC in Matayos, Busia County, Lawrence Ongati now heads Chamasiri TVC in Teso North, Joseph Ogoti retired.
- Patrick Shiyonga was at Chevaywa TVC now heads Navakholo TVC in Kakamega County, Patrick Chinyingi former deputy principal of Shamberere National Polytechnic now heads Chevaywa.
- At Bunyala TVC Juma Wasilwa is the new principal, Emmanuel Wamalwa has moved to Kisiwa TTI in Bungoma County.
In Vihiga County, Newton Shivachi former deputy principal of Michuki National Polytechnic in Murang’a now heads Ebukanga TVC, Clara Timothy has been transferred to Sirisia TVC.
Also Boniface Stedy Likhako has moved from Turbo TVC in Uasin Gishu to Musakasa TTI in Bungoma.
Rift Valley Region Reshuffle
In Rift Valley, the reshuffle saw:
- James Basweti who was the principal of Maasai Mara TVC has been transferred to Nyamira National Polytechnic, Geoffrey Andama now heads Coast National Polytechnic following the retirement of Mary Muthoka.
- Rachel Kimani deputy principal of Nyeri National Polytechnic has been promoted to principal of Maasai Mara TVC.
- At Baringo National Polytechnic Bwambok Isaac is the new principal, Josephat Kipkemboi retired. Bwambok was previously heading Maasai National Polytechnic in Kajiado, Dr Rosebella Chukwu former principal of Bungoma National Polytechnic now heads Maasai National Polytechnic.
- Gilgil TVC in Nakuru has a new principal, Dr Ngugi Mbugua from Nyandarua National Polytechnic, Sammy Mwangi’s next posting is yet to be announced.
Central Region Changes
In Kiambu County, David Kariuki former principal of Kirinyaga Central TVC now heads Lari TVC, Cosmas Mwangi has moved to Githunguri TVC.
- Mercy Kirimi former deputy principal of Meru National Polytechnic now heads Tharaka Nithi National Polytechnic, Lucy Mukiri has been transferred to PC Kinyanjui TTI in Nairobi.
Coast Region
Taita Taveta National Polytechnic principal Stephen Ngome has retired, his replacement is yet to be announced.
Government’s TVET Agenda
This reshuffle is a demonstration of the government’s commitment to technical education and empowering institutions to deliver. By appointing leaders and promoting deputies the Ministry of Education is strengthening governance in TVET institutions.
With these changes education stakeholders are expecting improved service delivery and performance in these institutions which are key in equipping Kenya’s youth with marketable skills.