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The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has appointed Paul Machocho Wanyeki as its new Director General and Chief Executive Officer.
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has appointed Paul Machocho Wanyeki as its new Director General and Chief Executive Officer.
In a statement on Wednesday, October 21, the TVETA Board of Directors confirmed Wanyeki’s appointment, expressing confidence in his ability to lead the authority.
"The Board of Directors of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Machocho Wanyeki as the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Authority," the statement read.
Wanyeki brings more than 15 years of experience in technical and vocational education and training regulation, policy development, quality assurance, institutional leadership and skills development.
He previously held senior leadership positions at TVETA, including Acting Director of Standards Development, Compliance and Enforcement.
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Wanyeki also previously served at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and worked as a trainer at Kisiwa National Polytechnic.
TVETA Board Chairperson Kellen Kiambati expressed confidence in his leadership, noting that his experience would help the authority advance its strategic priorities.
"She noted that his extensive experience and deep understanding of the TVET sector would be instrumental in strengthening the quality, relevance and credibility of Kenya's TVET system," the statement added.
TVETA also recognized and commended Timothy Nyongesa Katiambo for his dedicated service and leadership during his tenure as Acting Director General.
In its congratulatory message, the Board wished Wanyeki success as he takes up the leadership role and works with the authority's management and staff to fulfil its responsibilities.
"The Board congratulates Wanyeki on his appointment and wishes him success as he leads TVETA's Management and staff in fulfilling the Authority's mandate and supporting the Government's skills development and economic transformation agenda," the statement further read.
Elsewhere, Kenya’s Ambassador to Austria, Edwin Afande, has been elected Vice-President of the 13th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC COP13).
The election placed Afande in a leadership position at the international conference, which opened in Vienna on Monday, October 19.
According to the Kenya Embassy to Austria, the biennial meeting provides an important platform for countries to review their commitments and coordinate efforts to address organized crime across borders.
"Convened biennially, the weeklong session brings States Parties together to Review progress in implementation of the Convention and strengthen global action against transnational organized crime," the mission said.
The embassy also highlighted the country's priorities in implementing the convention and its protocols, with Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs Principal Secretary Judith Pareno delivering Kenya's country statement at the conference.
