Bridging VET Between Kenya and Finland

The Bridging VET between Kenya and Finland project is a collaboration between Brahe Education Centre and Kainuu Vocational College (KAO), aiming to develop vocational education between Kenya and Finland. The project supports youth employment and improves access to education in Kenya. At the beginning of the project, information was collected from Kenyan partner schools about their training needs. Based on this, training has been or will be provided to Kenyan teachers through both webinars and on-site workshops. Topics include digital learning platforms, work-based learning, artificial intelligence, VR/AR/XR technologies, and special support in education. The project is part of the Youth Employment and Vocational Training programme funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and coordinated by GIZ.

Duration: 15.2.2024–15.8.2026

Funding: The project is jointly funded. The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is financing the project in Finland.

Partners: Koulutuskuntayhtymä Brahe & Kainuun ammattiopisto

Contact for more information:
Milka Grekula, milka.grekula@brahe.fi, Mira Torvinen-Määttä, mira.torvinen-maatta@brahe.fi

Youth Employment and Vocational Training in Kenya

Youth Employment and Vocational Training II programme is based on the bilateral Government Negotiations between Kenya and Germany from December 2022. It contributes to the realization of the "Kenya Vision 2030" and the "TVET Blueprint" of the Government of Kenya. The project aligns with the Finnish development cooperation priority area of “Quality inclusive education” and the objectives in Finland´s Kenya country programme 2020-2024, as well as the core area of "Sustainable Economic Development" of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). 

Kenya's economy has experienced significant growth, ranking third in sub-Saharan Africa. However, high unemployment rates persist, especially among youth, with approximately 37% living below the poverty line. Women and persons with disabilities face additional challenges in terms of higher unemployment rates and limited access to education and employment opportunities. 

The programme aims to integrate inclusive and market-oriented Dual TVET programs for young men and women in the Kenyan TVET system.