Proposal for Kenyans who didn’t school to apply for formal certificates
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MP proposes bill to have Kenyans who acquire knowledge and skills out of formal education to be allowed to apply for formal certificates
MP proposes bill to have Kenyans who acquire knowledge and skills out of formal education to be allowed to apply for formal certificates.
In an effort to boost the Juakali sector, Kisumu Central MP Joshua Odongo Oron wants Kenyans who gain knowledge and skills outside of formal education to be able to apply for formal credentials.
On Friday, October 6, Oron gave a presentation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Bill, 2023 before the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee.
The bill, in the MP’s opinion, makes it possible for non-formal learners with useful skills to receive a TVET sub-sector Prior Learning (PL) certificate that is nationally recognized.
If the House adopts that advice, Kenyans working in the Jua Kali sector will have an advantage in the labor market, which will increase the nation’s revenue.
Additionally, MPs suggested changing the Industrial Training Act to provide a structure and method for evaluating and certifying those who have learned skills through informal training.
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The Technical & Vocational Education and Training Bill, 2023 was among the legislative proposals the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee wants approved as they do not require funding from the Treasury.
“We are considering Bills that won’t put pressure on the exchequer. The simpler it is, the better,” said Teso South MP Mary Emaase.
Members of the Budget Committee maintained that Bills set to generate revenue for the country would also be prioritized.
Juakali sector has minimal entry requirements compared to many formal jobs and offers a productive means of promoting self-employment.
It values curiosity and skills acquired through on-the-job training.
Major skills found in this sector are craftsmanship, bead decorations, vehicle repair, furniture making, shoe repair, metallic boxes and kitchen items, designing and repairing clothes, and pottery, among others.
According to a study report by Statista.com, the informal sector employed 15.96 million Kenyans by the end of 2022, representing 83% of the country’s total population.
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