MMUST TVET Pursues Accreditation as National Regulators Inspect College Compliance
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training College (MMUST TVET) has undergone a crucial accreditation exercise. On 1st October 2025, a team from the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), led by the Regional Manager-Mr. Dan Odanga inspected facilities including workshops, laboratories, and the library. They also reviewed institutional documents covering curriculum policies, quality assurance frameworks, and the examinations and records management system. The exercise was attended by the Vice Chancellor-Prof. Solomon Shibairo, Ag. Principal-Prof. Stephen Odebero, MMUST TVET Board, the Accreditation Committee and staff.
The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Solomon Shibairo speaks at the event. (Seated on his right), TVETA team Lead, Mr. Dan Odanga.
Speaking during the exercise, Prof. Shibairo highlighted that a robust TVET system is essential for national progress, citing countries like Germany, Japan, and Korea as prime examples.
“TVETs are key to our economic growth and development agenda as a nation. In addition to providing individuals with the skills and training they need to succeed, TVETs are essential in addressing skills gaps, tackling unemployment thereby expanding a nation’s capacity for sustained growth,” said Prof. Shibairo.
The Vice Chancellor further challenged the MMUST TVET Board to strategically introduce short courses, modular courses, and micro-credentials to allow students to efficiently acquire in-demand skills and boost national productivity.
Ag. Principal MMUST TVET College-Prof. Stephen Odebero makes his remarks.
In his remarks, TVETA Regional Manager, Mr. Dan Odanga commended Prof. Shibairo’s commitment to technical training and delivered a clear mandate for the future. He urged both the University and the College to accelerate their preparedness for Competency-Based Education and training (CBET), especially to accommodate students joining after senior school. He also stressed the necessity for universities to create formal, hurdle-free pathways for qualified TVET level 6 (Diploma) graduates to advance their education.
“Universities must proactively prepare to absorb these highly skilled Diploma graduates. We also call on MMUST TVET College to modularize its programmes. This is a great step towards making skills training more flexible and responsive, for a diverse and dynamic workforce, ensuring that learners can progressively build up their competencies and, upon completion of all required modules within a given occupational area, qualify for a full certificate or diploma,” remarked Mr. Odanga.
Mr. James Robert Wakungwi Sakwa, the Chairperson of the MMUST TVET College Board during the event.
Mr. James Robert Wakungwi Sakwa, the Chairperson of the MMUST TVET College Board, and Chair Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB), expressed the Board’s gratitude for the thorough exercise. He affirmed the Board’s commitment, noting that they are keen to ensure that the institution maintains full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
“We are very grateful for your presence and guidance. The Board is looking forward to positive feedback and is committed to upholding the highest standards of technical education,” stated Mr. Sakwa.
The VC during the tree planting exercise.
Notably, the VC toured the institution to check on progress and participated in a tree planting exercise.
MMUST team present during the exercise included the Chairperson Accreditation Committee- Prof. Edwin Wamukoya; Director Quality Assurance- Prof. Danstone Lilechi; Prof. Lt. Col. (rtd) John Martin Okoth; Dr. Ben Oseno-Ag. Registrar Academics MMUST TVET; Dr. Ferdinand Nabiswa; Dr. Bernadette Abwao-Dean of Students; Dr. Edwin Kanda; Ms. Lilian Kundu; Ms. Jeniffer Mbai-Student Counsellor; Mr. James Muriithi-Marketing Officer; Mr. Cornelius Chemwile; Ms. Tabitha Shisia; Customer Care Assistant, Mr. Daudi Kioko; and Ms. Mable Wambani.
Certainly, TVET is not a fall back option but a highly valued and effective pathway to national prosperity and individual career success.
By Caren Nekesa
Photos by Shiundu Masafu
