- TVET students will no longer wear traditional graduation gowns following a new government directive
- Principal Secretary Esther Muoria said graduates will instead wear work-specific attire reflecting their technical training
- The directive sparked mixed reactions online, with netizens sharing humorous and divided opinions about the change
Students from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions will no longer wear traditional graduation gowns.
Source: AFP
This follows a new directive issued by the Principal Secretary in the State Department for TVET, Esther Muoria, who called for the adoption of attire that reflects each trainee’s technical discipline.
Following the new directive, a section of students who had already planned their graduation-day outfits has expressed their disappointment.
One such student, Wambo Lynette, shared in a viral video that she had big plans for her graduation day.
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“I did a technical course and was looking forward to showing off my gown. What will I do now, yet no one knew the career I was pursuing? What do you mean I will not get to wear my gown?” she said amid laughter.
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After making the light-hearted complaint, she noted that she would follow the directive, as she still had confidence in her skills.
“To be honest, I don’t really care about the gown. The problem is I really wanted to surprise you guys and my village people,” she added.
How will TVET graduates dress?
Muoria said TVET graduates will henceforth wear work-specific uniforms aligned with their areas of training instead of traditional academic robes.
According to the PS, the move is aimed at ensuring trainees are easily identifiable by their skills and specialisations.
She further noted that the change would reinforce the practical nature of TVET education.
Netizens react to ban on gowns for TVET graduates
Casty Agronomist:
“Ukifanyisha mtu wa degree interview na wa technical ndio utajua technical ni top. Imagine hatuta stuka.”
Quiet Glow:
“Mimi wamehepa na results zangu, missing marks ziko kama zote. Hire gown twende shoot.”
Queen Sixe:
“Aki pia mimi, the feeling is mutual. You can rent a gown and have a photo shoot.”
Ashley:
“Usipoenda graduation, what will happen? Nijibiwe haraka, natafutia mtu strategy.”
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It’s Zeddy:
“Sasa mTVET student laments new directive barring graduates from wearing gowns: “Nilitaka kuwashtua”imi nitavaa safety boots na nibebee T-square na helmet.”
Did TVETA revoke KIM’s accreditation?
In other news, NgGossips reported that the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) suffered a huge blow after TVETA revoked its accreditation.
TVETA said KIM continued to offer unapproved programmes and award academic qualifications in violation of Section 17(3) of the TVET Act Cap 210A.
The Monday, April 20 announcement left Kenyans on social media shocked and frustrated over the fate of students enrolled at the institution as well as those who graduated from it.
Moreover, as current students and KIM’s alumni worry about their fate, if the accreditation is not reinstated, the move could leave hundreds of employees jobless and place the future of thousands of students and graduates at risk.
Source: NgGossips
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