Scholars and agricultural experts have emphasised the urgent need for Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) Institutions and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) to integrate digital and technological tools into their agricultural training programmes.
They argue that doing so will not only enhance students' learning experiences but also equip them with the practical skills required in today's technologically driven agricultural sector.
The experts argued that by TVETS and VTCs modernising their training modules and bridging the digital skills gap, Kenya would be firmly on the path of equipping its youth with the skills needed to thrive in the evolving global agricultural landscape and contribute to the country's economic growth.
Acting Chairperson of the Department of Agricultural Education and Extension at the Faculty of Education and Community Studies at Egerton University, Dr Miriam Kyule, said it was time the vocational institutions leveraged technologies like digital twins, virtual commissioning and smart automation to prepare students for the modern workforce and enhance their learning experiences.
