Technical skills training, youth employment, industrial development support, entrepreneurship
Sang'alo Institute of Science and Technology Expansion
Expansion of Sang'alo Institute of Science and Technology in Bungoma as a technical training centre for western Kenya.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2015
StartedJanuary 1, 2016
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2023
CompletedJune 1, 2023
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 500,000,000KES
Timeline
Expansion Program Started
New workshops and facilities under construction
Expansion Completed
Major expansion works completed
Contractors
National TVET Program
Funding AgencyGovernment TVET expansion program
Politicians Involved
Kenneth Lusaka
Former GovernorSupported technical education expansion in Bungoma
Benefits
Description
Sang'alo Institute of Science and Technology is a public technical training institution in Bungoma County that has undergone expansion to serve as a premier TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) centre for western Kenya. The expansion includes new workshops for mechanical and automotive engineering, electrical installation, ICT labs, welding and fabrication facilities, and student hostels. The institute plays a critical role in youth skills development in a region with high unemployment rates. Expansion has been funded through the national TVET program and county government support.
Overview
Key technical training institution addressing youth unemployment through practical skills development in Bungoma County