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Kenya is taking a bold step in reshaping the future of education through the integration of Artificial Intelligence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) Kenya examinations. The government has announced the rollout of AI-powered systems to design, administer, and mark exams in TVET institutions, ushering in a new era of efficiency, accuracy, and industry-aligned assessments. This initiative will enable the Kenya School of TVET to generate examinations, marking schemes, and results within a single day, drastically reducing turnaround times and enhancing credibility.
The program is part of a wider push to embed technology into skills training and testing, ensuring learners are equipped with competencies that meet the evolving needs of the job market. Already, 150 TVET institutions are being equipped as AI centres of excellence in partnership with Huawei, with trainers undergoing intensive capacity-building to cascade knowledge nationwide. According to TVET Principal Secretary Dr. Esther Muoria, the technology will modernize Kenya’s assessment processes and strengthen the link between education and labour market demands.
This initiative is underpinned by a three-year Memorandum of Understanding between the government and Huawei, running from 2025 to 2028. The MoU aims to establish 150 ICT academies, certify at least 1,000 students annually at the Huawei Certified ICT Associate level, and train 150 instructors under a Train-the-Trainer framework. Priority will be given to underserved regions, with a focus on emerging high-demand skills such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and networking. By integrating these capabilities, Kenya seeks to expand access to transformative digital skills while positioning its youth competitively on the global stage.
Parliament has strongly backed the AI initiative, with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula describing it as a key enabler for innovation and youth empowerment. Beyond fast-tracked exams and accurate results, the integration of AI in TVET institutions represents a major leap forward in aligning education with real-world opportunities. By bridging the gap between graduate competencies and industry needs, Kenya is setting a precedent for the region in how education systems can harness technology to future-proof skills and drive economic transformation.
