Influence of TVET training on Implementation of Solar Streetlights project in Kisii County; Kenya

Abstract

Solar powered streetlights project is increasingly becoming an important source of energy in Kenya due to its renewable nature. The study endeavoured to find out how TVET training affect implementation of solar streetlights project in Kisii County, Kenya. The study investigated the extent to which capacity building, induction and technology-based TVET training influence the implementation of solar streetlights project in Kisii County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design to describe the existing phenomena. It employed purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling techniques which led to a manageable study sample. Primary data was collected by use of questionnaires, and interview schedules. Secondary data for the study was sourced from print media, journals, books, internet sources and online repositories. The collected data was analysed using both descriptive and correlation analyses. Correlation analysis was conducted to show the direction and strength of the variables in order to determine the relationship existing within the variables. The results of the study were be presented using tables, graphs, and charts. The study revealed that TVET training had a significant influence on implementation of solar streetlights project in Kisii county, Kenya (r=0.398, P<0.000).