President William Ruto congratulates a graduate at the NITA graduation ceremony on September 8, 2026. /PCSPresident William Ruto on Thursday presided over the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) graduation ceremony for 3,750 beneficiaries at State House, Nairobi.
The beneficiaries were recognised under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, which formally acknowledges skills and competencies acquired through work experience, informal training and other forms of learning.
Graduates at the NITA graduation ceremony October 8, 2026/PCSThe ceremony highlights the government's efforts to strengthen skills development and improve employment opportunities by ensuring workers receive certification for competencies they have acquired.

A graduate speaks during the NITA graduation ceremony October 8, 2026./PCS
Guests follow the proceedings at the NITA graduation ceremony October 8, 2026/PCS

Graduates at the NITA graduation ceremony October,8, 2026/HANDOUTamong Kenyan workers