TVET skills put Nandi youth to work on Kapsabet Stadium project
By Francis Muli, July 24, 2026The ongoing construction of the 10,000-seater Kapsabet Stadium in Nandi County is demonstrating the growing value of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), with graduates of technical institutions securing jobs and gaining practical experience on one of the region’s flagship Government infrastructure projects.
As work progresses on the modern sports facility, local artisans, plumbers, steel fixers, masons, electricians and other skilled workers trained through TVET institutions are playing a central role in transforming architectural plans into a world-class stadium, while earning livelihoods and strengthening their professional expertise.
Bethsheba Cherop, a plumber from Nandi County, says enrolling in a TVET institution proved to be the turning point that opened the door to employment.
Cherop said the plumbing skills she acquired enabled her to secure work on the Kapsabet Stadium project, an opportunity she believes would not have been possible without technical training.
Beyond employment, she says the project has become a practical learning ground where workers continue to sharpen their skills by applying classroom knowledge in a real construction environment.
“There are many things we never learned in school but have gained through practical experience here. I encourage fellow youth to study diligently and equip themselves with practical skills because opportunities like these reward those who are prepared,” she said.
Cherop urged young people to embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training, saying Government infrastructure projects across the country are creating increasing demand for skilled artisans capable of delivering quality work.
Another project worker, Nehemia Cheruiyot, echoed her sentiments, saying the stadium construction has highlighted the direct link between technical skills and employment.
According to Cheruiyot, many young people overlook opportunities in the construction industry despite the growing demand for qualified artisans.
“Many people say there are no jobs, yet opportunities exist for those with the right skills. Projects like this require trained people, and TVET institutions prepare young people to take up those opportunities,” he said.
He encouraged school leavers to pursue technical courses, noting that practical skills not only improve employability but also enable young people to participate in the country’s expanding infrastructure development agenda.
Beyond providing jobs during construction, residents say the completed stadium will strengthen Nandi County’s position as the “Source of Champions” by providing world-class facilities for athletics, football and other sporting disciplines.
They believe the project will nurture future sporting talent while stimulating the local economy through sports tourism, business growth and investment.
Project engineers say the nine-month project remains on schedule, with foundation works complete and superstructure construction progressing steadily.
Once completed, the facility is expected to stand as both a modern sporting landmark and a testament to the critical role TVET plays in equipping young Kenyans with the practical skills needed to support the country’s development.