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Over a period of two weeks, Sainath Education Institute, in collaboration with Kabete National Polytechnic, Nairobi National Polytechnic and Kiambu National Polytechnic, conducted a Training of Trainers program designed to strengthen technical education on Machine Operation across Kenya. The training equipped the facilitators from the three institutions with the Sainath model of dual training, preparing them to integrate practical, industrially aligned skills into their own classrooms.
A total of eleven participants were selected to take part in this intensive program that was held at Kabete National Polytechnic. A combination of theoretical understanding with practical sessions covered key areas in machine operations, industrial production processes, quality assurance and soft skills development. This hands-on approach reflected the core of Sainath’s training philosophy that is learning through doing.
Through this two-week period, the participants worked closely with Sainath’s experienced trainers, Bernard Wirula, Festus Kithinji and Jellyfe Otieno and guest facilitators Pauline Mutugi who took the participants on Quality Assurance, Damaris Ndua took them through Soft Skills and Steve Okoth who introduced them to KYAN. Their guidance placed emphasis on both technical proficiency and the mindset needed to prepare learners for the job market.
By the end of the program, the participants demonstrated stronger technical and instructional skills. This was showcased from what they were able to prepare, sample stitches that showed various techniques and a complete stitched shirt.
The program concluded with a certification ceremony presided over by the Chief Guest, Kabete National Polytechnic’s Deputy Principal of Academics, Geoffrey Mutune, celebrating the successful graduation of all eleven participants. These accomplishments not only reflected the participants’ personal growth but also underscored the growing commitment to enhancing the quality of vocational education and bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry needs.
Sainath Education Institute continues to be a voice for the Dual Training model as a sure way to develop job-ready youths. Other learning institutions are encouraged to adopt similar approaches that combine theory with real-world industrial practices. By linking training to business needs, Kenya is slowly moving toward a future where every graduate is trained, self-assured, and employable.
