TENP Deepens Global TVET Linkages Through Strategic Engagement with Politecnico di Torino at QS Nairobi Fair
The institution was represented by its Coordinator for Linkages and International Partnerships, Mr. David Chepkangor, who held consultative discussions with senior representatives from Politecnico di Torino. The talks focused on exploring strategic areas of academic cooperation aimed at enhancing skills development, research collaboration, and global competitiveness of trainees.
The engagement forms part of TENP’s broader agenda to build strong international partnerships that support its transformation into a globally recognized centre of excellence in TVET. The discussions were described as productive, with both institutions expressing mutual interest in advancing structured collaboration.
Preliminary mapping of potential partnership areas identified several key disciplines where synergy exists between the two institutions. These include Mechanical Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism Management, as well as Business and Management Sciences. These fields were highlighted as critical to both Kenya’s and Italy’s evolving industrial and service economies, making them suitable for academic exchange and joint development initiatives.
According to TENP, the shared interest in applied research, innovation, and competency-based training further strengthened the case for collaboration. Both parties noted the importance of aligning curriculum development with emerging global industry demands to ensure graduates remain competitive in the international labour market.
The discussions also underscored the value of mobility programmes that would allow students and staff from both institutions to gain exposure to diverse academic environments and practical training systems. This is expected to enhance cross-cultural understanding, technical expertise, and institutional capacity building.
In a significant outcome of the engagement, both institutions agreed to escalate the discussions to a formal high-level forum. The planned meeting is expected to bring together the President of Politecnico di Torino, TENP Chief Principal Dr. Charles Koech (OGW), and senior management teams from both institutions.
This upcoming session is anticipated to serve as a foundation for the development of a comprehensive cooperation framework. The framework will outline modalities for joint curriculum development, student and staff exchange programmes, collaborative research initiatives, and structured capacity-building programmes for academic and technical staff.
TENP leadership has emphasized that such partnerships are central to its long-term strategy of enhancing the quality and relevance of training offered at the institution. By integrating global best practices into its academic programmes, TENP aims to ensure that its graduates are not only locally competent but also globally competitive.
The institution further noted that collaborations of this nature will play a critical role in bridging the gap between training and industry needs, particularly in technical fields that are essential for infrastructure development, tourism growth, and enterprise expansion.
As Kenya continues to position TVET as a key driver of economic development under the broader skills transformation agenda, TENP’s engagement with leading international institutions such as Politecnico di Torino marks a significant step toward achieving that vision.
Through sustained international linkages and strategic partnerships, The Eldoret National Polytechnic continues to strengthen its role as a forward-looking institution committed to producing skilled professionals who can contribute meaningfully to both national and global development priorities.
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