PS States TVET Fees Drop to Sh3,500 Per Module Under Modular System
TVET Principal Secretary Dr. Esther Muoria speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi.
Nairobi, Thursday 4,2026— The government has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing reforms in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, assuring learners and parents that the introduction of programme modularisation has not increased the cost of training in public institutions.
Speaking during a press briefing , in Nairobi, TVET Principal Secretary Dr. Esther Muoria said the reforms are aimed at equipping young Kenyans with practical, employable skills within a shorter training period, while keeping education affordable and accessible.
Dr. Muoria clarified that tuition fees under the modular system have been capped at sh35,000 per module, countering assertions that the new model has increased the financial burden on students and families.
She noted that the reforms come at a critical time, as more than 700,000 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates who did not qualify for direct university entry in 2025 are expected to seek admission into TVET institutions this year. According to the PS, modularisation offers a flexible and inclusive pathway for such learners to acquire market-ready skills.
Under the new system, students can complete training modules in as little as three months ,enabling them to either enter the workforce quickly or progressively build their qualifications over time.
Dr. Muoria explained that since September 2023, all TVET institutions have fully transitioned to Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), marking a shift from theory-heavy instruction to hands-on, skills-oriented learning aligned with labour market needs.
She further dismissed allegations that the reforms have led to increased fees, delayed government capitation, or placed additional financial pressure on households, insisting that government support to institutions remains intact.
Addressing concerns over alleged intimidation of TVET principals, the PS said the ministry conducted extensive stakeholder consultations prior to the rollout of modularisation. She added that records and minutes of the engagements are available to demonstrate the consultative nature of the process.
On enrolment, Dr. Muoria revealed that student numbers in TVET institutions have surged from about 300,000 at the start of the current administration to approximately 850,000 learners nationwide, a growth she attributed to rising confidence in the sector.
She reiterated that the TVET reforms are irreversible and central to the government’s agenda of building a skilled workforce capable of driving youth employment and economic transformation in Kenya.
