(Journal of Popular Education in Africa:, 2022-10) Nyangweso, Gladys Kemuma; Ngeera, Flora Gacheri; Thuba, Esther
Technical Training Institutions (TTIS) in Kenya play a significant role in providing skills that are
required in the various sectors of the Kenyan economy. A concern of a mismatch of skills
produced by Technical Training Institutions and the skills required by the industry has been
raised. This study thus sought to fill the gap. The study focused on diploma students for clothing
and Building and Construction Technology. Findings revealed that (HO) there is a significant
statistical relationship between instructional equipment and skill development. Qualitative results
supported these findings as TTIs were found highly theoretical. The study concluded that TTIs
cannot be relied on in producing adequate skills and neither are the industries in training
students. The researcher proposed a perceptual a curriculum implementation model aimed at
tackling the issue of skills gap.
