The Ministry of Education has launched a fresh round of TVET principal transfers, reshuffling leaders across several technical and vocational colleges as the government seeks to improve service delivery and reverse declining enrolment.
The changes affect institutions in Turbo, Kongoni, Chepalungu, North Horr and Igembe Central.
The reshuffle also follows leadership disputes at some colleges, including Nkabune Technical Training Institute, where parents and local residents recently demanded a change in management.
More transfers are expected before the end of 2026 as the ministry pushes to strengthen TVET institutions.
TVET Principal Transfers Target Leadership Gaps and Falling Enrolment
The Ministry of Education has transferred several principals in a new reshuffle affecting Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions across Kenya.
The changes have triggered a chain of movements involving principals in different regions.
Turbo TVC Principal Boniface Stedi has moved to Kongoni TVC in Western Kenya.
He takes over from Judith Akaranga, who retired in August after serving as the head of several TVET institutions during her career.
Stedi's transfer has triggered further changes.
Chepalungu TVC Principal David Kurgat has moved to Turbo TVC, replacing Stedi.
Meanwhile, Daniel Kangogo, who previously headed North Horr TVC in Marsabit County, has been transferred to Chepalungu TVC to replace Kurgat.
| Principal | Previous Institution | New Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Boniface Stedi | Turbo TVC | Kongoni TVC |
| David Kurgat | Chepalungu TVC | Turbo TVC |
| Daniel Kangogo | North Horr TVC | Chepalungu TVC |
| Peninah Ngina | Nkabune TTI | Igembe Central TVC |
The transfers form part of a wider effort by the ministry to strengthen leadership and improve the performance of technical training institutions.
Nkabune TTI Transfer Follows Leadership Protests
One of the most notable changes involves Nkabune TTI Principal Peninah Ngina, who has been transferred to Igembe Central TVC.
Ngina replaces Catherine Kathure, whose next posting had not been confirmed at the time of the report.
Her transfer comes after months of controversy surrounding leadership at Nkabune TTI.
Parents and members of the local community recently staged protests demanding the removal of the principal.
The protesters raised several allegations concerning the institution's management and called for changes in leadership.
The ministry's decision to transfer Ngina comes against this backdrop, although it has not publicly stated that the protests directly triggered her reassignment.
The move nevertheless highlights the pressure facing TVET principals as institutions deal with growing expectations from students, parents, communities and the national government.
TVET institutions have become increasingly important to Kenya's efforts to equip young people with practical skills and improve access to employment-focused education.
However, many colleges continue to face challenges attracting students.
More TVET Principal Changes Expected Before End of 2026
The latest reshuffle may not be the last major leadership change in the TVET sector this year.
Sources cited by Elimu News indicate that the Ministry of Education could announce additional TVET principal transfers before the end of 2026.
The expected changes reportedly form part of efforts to improve service delivery while addressing declining enrolment across technical colleges.
Falling enrolment has emerged as a major concern for institutions that depend on student numbers to sustain academic programmes and generate revenue.
Colleges must therefore compete more aggressively for students while demonstrating that their programmes offer relevant skills and credible employment opportunities.
The leadership reshuffle could give the ministry an opportunity to place principals with different experience in institutions facing specific operational or enrolment challenges.
However, moving principals alone will not solve the deeper problems affecting TVET enrolment.
Institutions also need modern equipment, market-driven courses, strong industry partnerships and aggressive student recruitment strategies.
The government has continued promoting technical training as a pathway to employment and entrepreneurship, making the performance of individual colleges increasingly important to Kenya's education and skills agenda.
The latest TVET principal transfers therefore come at a critical time for the sector.
As more leadership changes emerge, the real test will be whether the reshuffle translates into better management, stronger enrolment and improved outcomes for students across Kenya's technical training institutions.
