Overview
- Act: Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of 2011
- Formed: 1971
- CEO: Ms. Theresa Wasike
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The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) in Kenya, established under the Industrial Training Act, oversees industrial training to enhance workforce skills and productivity. Its mandate includes developing and regulating training programs, assessing and collecting training levies, and certifying skills. NITA also collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure training aligns with market needs, develops relevant curricula, and maintains quality standards in training institutions. Through these roles, NITA plays a critical part in fostering a competitive workforce that meets the demands of Kenya’s evolving economy.
CEO: Theresa Wasike
Ms. Theresa Wasike holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. With over 20 years of experience in human resource management and industrial training, she is dedicated to enhancing workforce skills development in Kenya.
Management Team
Theresa Wasike
Ag. Director General, NITA
Jane Kamau
Director Industrial Training and Skills Management
Gerald Kirimi Marangu
Director Corporate Services
Caroline Musango
Manager, Legal Services
Festus Kitui
Manager, ICT
Teresa Lagat
Manager, Internal Audit
Mary Wamoko
Manager, Assessment and Certification
Elvina Osodo
Manager, Supply Chain Management
Julius M. Ndenge
Manager, Accounts
Sammy Maiyo
Manager, Human Resource and Admin
Board of Governors
Aden Noor Ali
Chairman
Rev. Brother Joel Kandie Chebii
Member
Gilda Atieno Odera
Member
Carolyn C. Rutto
Member
Benson Okwaro
Member
Rastus Shikuku
Member
Joseph Mark Obuya
Member
Apollo Nganga Kiarii
Member
Benard Isalambo
Member
Samuel Mayaka
Member
Theresa Wasike
Ag. Director General and Secretary to Board
Functions
- Industrial Training Development: NITA promotes quality industrial training across various sectors, ensuring that the workforce is well-equipped with necessary skills to meet the demands of a dynamic economy.
- Assessment and Collection of Levies: The authority is responsible for assessing and collecting industrial training levies from employers, which fund training initiatives and enhance capacity in industries.
- Regulation of Trainers: NITA regulates training institutions and trainers registered under the Industrial Training Act. This includes setting standards for training programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Curriculum Development: It develops and harmonizes training curricula that align with industry standards and labor market needs, ensuring that skills taught are relevant and up-to-date.
- Occupational Skills Testing: The authority conducts trade testing to assess the occupational skills of trainees. This process ensures that individuals meet the required competency standards before entering the workforce.
- Certification: NITA awards certificates of competence, including government trade test certificates, which validate the skills and qualifications of individuals in various trades and professions.
- Collaboration: NITA collaborates with other governmental and non-governmental organizations, industry stakeholders, and educational institutions to enhance training effectiveness and workforce readiness.
- Market Information Integration: The authority integrates labor market information into skills development initiatives, ensuring that training programs are responsive to current and emerging industry demands.
- Accreditation of Training Institutions: NITA is tasked with accrediting institutions that provide training, ensuring that they meet established standards and are capable of delivering quality education and skills training.
- Quality Assurance: The authority maintains oversight to ensure that training provided meets quality standards, thereby enhancing the skills and productivity of the workforce.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O. Box 74494-00200 – Nairobi, Kenya
- National Industrial Training Authority
- PR3J+7J Nairobi
- directorgeneral@nita.go.ke
- +254-720-917897 / +254-736-290676 / +254-772-212488