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Kenya Blue Economy Skills Training Program (KBEST-13)

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Project type: Technical assistance
Local Partner: Bandari Maritime Academy, Railway Training Institute – Marine School
Location: Kenya
Country: Kenya
Client/Partner(s): Bandari Maritime Academy, Railway Training Institute – Marine School
Amount: $500,000
Dates: Jan. 2025 - Dec. 2027
Other Partners: Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Project/Initiative

The Kenya Blue Economy Skills Training (KBEST) Program is led by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) in partnership with Kenya’s Ministry of Education. It focuses on strengthening the capacity of training institutions in the Great Lakes and Coastal regions to deliver inclusive, market-relevant skills for the Blue Economy (BE).

KBEST aims to increase access to employment-focused training for women, youth, and vulnerable groups through modular and competency-based programs, recognition of prior learning, blended delivery formats.

The program fosters strong linkages between institutions and industry, with Canadian colleges and institutes sharing expertise in curriculum development, applied research, and industry engagement to support Kenya’s socio-economic development through the BE.

Services provided

  • Development and implementation of conversion and upgrading courses, and regular courses in the following areas: Nautical Sciences, Marine Safety, Marine Navigation, Marine Technician, Marine Cook, and relevant short courses that support the shipping and seafaring sub-sector.
  • Develop industry engagement through Industry Advisory Committees (IACs) to support curriculum development, internships, attachments and job placements. Stronger linkages between TVET institutions and the private sector will contribute substantially to opportunities for trainees.
  • Strengthening the gender responsiveness of teaching and learning, supporting safe and inclusive spaces, training institutional managers, increasing women’s leadership and decision-making.
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