Africa Journal of Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Key note speaker on Greening TVET during the 8th RVTTI International Conf. (2019)

Paul Matelong Hall, RVTTI

Plenary Session on matters TVET during the 8th RVTTI International Conf. (2019)

Paul Matelong Hall, RVTTI

Managing Editor AfriTVET Journal and coordinator RVTTI International Conf, Agnes Rono, addressing the congregates

Paul Matelong Hall, RVTTI

A researcher presenting her findings during the 8th RVTTI International Conf. (2019)

Paul Matelong Hall, RVTTI

PS TVET Dr Kevit Desai talks with innovators during the 4th RVTTI Innovation Awards held parallel with the 8th RVTTI International Conf. (2019)

Paul Matelong Grounds, RVTTI

Announcements

Call for Papers for the 12th RVTTI International TVET and Interdisciplinary Research Conference

2024-05-03

Call for Papers for the 12th RVTTI International TVET and Interdisciplinary Research Conference

The 12th RVTTI International TVET and Interdisciplinary Research Conference, is a premier forum for the presentation of advances in TVET and research. The conference, is a prestigious international platform for Researchers & TVET practitioners, Managers, Industry stakeholders and Students to share their research findings with global experts. The conference offers a blended experience in regard to presentations. Date & Venue: 12th - 13th June 2024 at RVTTI, in Eldoret, Kenya. All manuscripts that are presented in the conference and complete the review process will be published in the Afritvet journal. They will also be assigned a unique digital object identifier (DOI)

THEME: LEVERAGING TVET IN THE FUTURE TECHNOLOGICAL ERA

Sub-themes

Climate change, Environment, Infrastructure and Sanitation
Training and Education
Food Security and Agriculture
Health, Nutrition and Wellness
Information Communication Technology and emerging technologies AI/4IR/AR Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Frontiers in ICT, Block Chain
Cross-cutting theme

Important Dates

12th May 2024 Deadline for submission of abstracts
20th May 2024 Deadline for submission of Innovation Contest entries
24th May 2024 Deadline for submission of full papers
2nd June 2024 Deadline for submission of PowerPoint slides and pre-recorded video
12th – 13th June 2024 Conference and Innovation of exhibitions dates
13th June 2024 Innovation awards ceremony

Assignment of DOI and ORCID Digital identifiers to Articles

2023-07-03

Call for Papers for the 10th RVTTI International Conference

2022-03-26

Current Issue

Vol 8 No 1 (2023): Retraining TVET Trainers in Kenya for Changing Global Trends and Dynamics

This eighth volume contains research based papers that were presented at the 10th RVTTI International TVET and Interdisciplinary Conference held on 22nd – 24th June, 2022 at the RVTTI Conference hall and Virtual Centre. The theme was “Transformative Research, Innovation and Entrepre- neurship for Sustainable Development”. The annual themes are usually informed by a wide range of theoretical perspectives, innovative in form and content, and focused on both traditional and emerging topics that affect the world of work. All papers derive from explicit analysis of literature, application of various research methodologies, data analysis and presentations. Most of them offer new facts or ideas to academics, policy makers, and industry and TVET practitioners in varied contexts in driving towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Agenda.

Published: 2023-05-02

EMERGING ISSUES IN TVET & TRAINER/TEACHER EDUCATION

Skills and Knowledge Assessment Study for the Jua Kali Sector in Kakamega Town: Towards Implementing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in MMUST-TVET Institute

Samuel Gathuka Waweru, Fred Koyaya Oluoch

3-13
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Application of Models in Teaching Modern Agricultural Engineering Practices:A Case Study of Laikipia North Technical and Vocational College

Julius Okoth Omondi, Lilah Nanjala Chonge

14-27
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Influence of Gender on Career Choice in Home Science Education Programmes in Kenyan Universities

Abigael Chelagat, Simon Wanami, Catherine Sempele

28-37
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Development of a New Model for an e-RPL System Quality Evaluation: A Case Study of Kenya Technical Trainers College

Leanzs Mahangilu Ligale

38-51
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Teaching Factory Concept in TVET

Eric Okoth Ogur

52-65
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E-Learning Readiness and Perceptions of Trainers towards Teaching Skills-Based Courses among TVET Institutions in North Imenti Constituency, Meru County, Kenya

Patrick Nyamemba Nyakundi

66-77
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Enrolment Management in Higher Learning Institutions: Student Retention Prediction

Joseph Ngemu

78-90
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A Role for TVET in Organizational Training and Development

Ronald Mutebi, Hosea Kiplagat

91-100
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Training Opportunities and Youth Participation in Development Agenda in Kenya

Musabi Antony Barasa

101-110
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Exploring the Employment Transition of TVET Students: A Case Study of the Safaricom Foundation Scholarship Program

Walter Odondi, Enock Imani

111-119
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Secretarial Skills and the Challenges of Youth Unemployment in Ogun State, Nigeria

Olukayode Olalekan Oduntan, David Abiodun Oriola, PhD, Joseph Ade Ajao

120-131
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Community Participation Model for the Re-Electrification of Railways in South Africa and its possible impact on Youth Unemployment

Mark L Gordon, PhD

132-141
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FOOD SECURITY AND SCIENCE

Effects of Food Prices on Dietary Intake of Pre-Primary Children in Low Income Peri-Urban Households in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Jane Wahu, Violet Mugalava

143-153
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Feed Intake and Feed Conversion Efficiency of Growing SEAG Fed on Mature Green Pods of Acacia brevispica, A. mellifera and A. tortilis Processed Differently as Supplements

P Arap Mutai, S Ronoh, A Nandwa

154-166
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Antioxidant and Antibacterial Bio-functionalization Properties of Cotton Fabric Dyed with Acetonic Extracts of Prosopis Juliflora using Bio-Mordants

Mark Peter Odero, Scolastica Manyim

167-174
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TVET AND SOCIAL ECONOMIC ISSUES

Reinforcing University Entrepreneurship Education Programme for Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria

Lawrence Femi Ademiluyi

176-186
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Influence of African Traditional Sales Enhancer (ATSE) on Utilization of Product Promotion Strategies by Micro-Entrepreneurs in Osogbo, Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Development

A Sangodapo, N B Nwabufo, PhD, K N Popoola

187-198
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Technology Influence on Value Creation among Rural Small and Micro Enterprises in Nyamira County, Kenya. The Moderating Role of Regulatory Policies

James O Maengwe, Phyllis A Arogo

199-214
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CROSS CUTTING THEMES

A Isolated Word Recognizer for the Swahili Dialect Using Sphinx4-Neural Network Hybrid

Shadrack K Kimutai, David Gichoya, Edna Milgo

216-224
Routine Risk Management Strategies in TVET Institutions’ Operations. A Case of Coast Institute of Technology

Dickens O Odum

225-235
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