The County Government of Uasin Gishu has announced plans to construct two new Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) as part of efforts to strengthen technical and vocational education.

Governor Dr Jonathan Bii revealed that KSh 43 million has already been set aside to facilitate the construction of the new VTCs.

Speaking during a meeting with principals from the county’s 13 existing VTCs, the governor said the new institutions will be established in Karuna Meibeki and Simat Kapseret.

Governor Bii noted that his administration has recently promoted and employed additional trainers, as well as promoted principals and their deputies, to enhance service delivery.

“We remain committed to doing even more in the coming years to strengthen leadership and instructional capacity,” he said.

The Governor further announced that renovations at Eldoret VTC in Kipkenyo have been completed at a cost of KSh 1.3 million, while Ng’enyilel Vocational Training Centre has been constructed at a cost of KSh 100 million.

“These facilities will be commissioned soon,” he said.

Additionally, Governor Bii disclosed that the county recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the KCB Tujiajiri Programme and allocated KSh 25 million, which has been matched with an additional KSh 25 million, bringing the total funding to KSh 50 million.

He challenged VTC principals to lead robust sensitisation and outreach initiatives to ensure maximum uptake of the programme.

“We have allocated KSh 40 million in capitation, and KSh 25 million is already in the process of being disbursed,” he added.
The governor also emphasized the need for VTCs to go beyond routine training and deliberately embrace innovation, creativity, and relevance.

“Our VTCs must evolve into hubs of practical solutions that respond directly to the needs of our growing city. We must encourage innovations that address urban challenges, including affordable housing technologies and public infrastructure maintenance,” he said.

Going forward, he noted, each VTC is expected to develop flagship innovation projects, strengthen partnerships with industry players, and actively participate in exhibitions, skills competitions, and community-based initiatives that demonstrate tangible impact. Technical education is the fifth pillar of Dr Bii’s manifesto.

Governor Bii also raised concern over the underutilisation of tools and equipment in some institutions, despite significant county investment in modern training facilities.
“This must change,” he insisted.

He reaffirmed the county’s commitment to providing policy support, adequate resources, and an enabling environment to ensure VTCs become engines of innovation, job creation, and inclusive urban development.