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Topics: Farming & records · TVET & CDACC · Vocational Training Centres · Digital skills & productivity · Small business · Free downloads

Farming & farm records

Dairy, poultry, goats and silage — how to keep records that show what each litre, tray and tonne really costs.

• Maize Silage, Napier, Hay or Bought Feed? Planning Dry-Season Fodder for a Small Dairy Farm in KenyaOctober 29, 2026
  A practical comparison of maize silage, Napier grass, hay and bought feed for keeping cows milking through the dry season, with a simple way to plan how much you need.
• Goat Record Keeping for Small Farms: What to Write Down and WhyOctober 1, 2026
  Breeding, kidding, deworming, weights and money: the goat records that make the biggest difference on a small farm.
• Poultry Record Keeping: How to Calculate Laying Percentage, Mortality and Cost per TrayOctober 1, 2026
  Three numbers that tell you whether your layers are making money, and how to calculate them from simple daily records.
• How to Make Pit Silage in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide from My FarmOctober 1, 2026
  Harvest timing, chopping, compaction, sealing and opening: the full pit silage process as I do it on my farm in Bomet.
• Dairy Record Keeping in Kenya: How to Know What One Litre of Milk Costs YouSeptember 30, 2026
  Most dairy farmers know their milk price but not their cost per litre. Here is how to work it out from simple records, and which cows to keep.
• How Much Silage Does One Cow Need? A Simple Calculation for Kenyan Dairy FarmersSeptember 30, 2026
  Work out exactly how many tonnes of silage your cows need for the dry season, how big your pit should be and how many acres of maize to plant.

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TVET, CDACC & CBET

Assessments, curricula, revision and competency-based training. For the full candidate and trainer toolkit see the CDACC Hub.

• RPL Assessment at CDACC: The Deadlines, Pass Marks and Appeal Rules Every Candidate and VTC Should KnowNovember 10, 2026
  How does CDACC actually run Recognition of Prior Learning? Screening deadlines, the three-person panel, pass marks, re-assessment limits and appeals, from the official guidelines.
• Hairdressing and Cosmetology Courses in Kenya, Level 3 to 6: What the New CDACC Curriculum Teaches and Which Level to ChooseNovember 10, 2026
  CDACC’s 2025 Cosmetology curricula bring hairdressing, nails, make-up and beauty into one ladder. See entry requirements, hours and skills for Levels 3 to 6.
• ICT Operator Level 4 in Kenya: An Honest Guide to the New CDACC Course and Where It LeadsNovember 10, 2026
  What does CDACC’s new ICT Operator Level 4 cover? Entry requirements, all 990 hours, the pass marks you must hit, and an honest look at the jobs it prepares you for.
• Electrical Installation Level 4 in Kenya: The New 2025 CDACC Curriculum, Unit by UnitNovember 10, 2026
  CDACC’s new Electrical Installation Technology Level 4 adds solar PV, alarms and machine winding. See entry requirements, all 980 hours and how assessment works.
• TVET CDACC Levels 3 to 6 Explained: What the New Modular Curricula Mean for Trainees, Parents and TrainersNovember 10, 2026
  CDACC’s 2025 modular curricula changed how Levels 3 to 6 work. Here are the entry requirements, hours, modules and assessment rules, straight from the new curricula.
• Industrial Attachment for TVET Trainees in Kenya: The Logbook, Portfolio of Evidence and Mentoring Tool ExplainedNovember 10, 2026
  Industrial attachment (many guides now call it “industry training”) is not a break from college. In the CDACC Cycle 3 courses it… Read more: Industrial Attachment for TVET Trainees in Kenya: The Logbook, Portfolio of Evidence and Mentoring Tool Explained

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New: the Bomet VTC data report. Enrolment by trade and gender, staffing and qualifications for all 33 Vocational Training Centres, Term 3 2026. Read the report →

Vocational Training Centres

How VTCs work, choosing a trade, and what it takes to run a centre well.

• RPL Assessment at CDACC: The Deadlines, Pass Marks and Appeal Rules Every Candidate and VTC Should KnowNovember 10, 2026
  How does CDACC actually run Recognition of Prior Learning? Screening deadlines, the three-person panel, pass marks, re-assessment limits and appeals, from the official guidelines.
• Hairdressing and Cosmetology Courses in Kenya, Level 3 to 6: What the New CDACC Curriculum Teaches and Which Level to ChooseNovember 10, 2026
  CDACC’s 2025 Cosmetology curricula bring hairdressing, nails, make-up and beauty into one ladder. See entry requirements, hours and skills for Levels 3 to 6.
• ICT Operator Level 4 in Kenya: An Honest Guide to the New CDACC Course and Where It LeadsNovember 10, 2026
  What does CDACC’s new ICT Operator Level 4 cover? Entry requirements, all 990 hours, the pass marks you must hit, and an honest look at the jobs it prepares you for.
• Electrical Installation Level 4 in Kenya: The New 2025 CDACC Curriculum, Unit by UnitNovember 10, 2026
  CDACC’s new Electrical Installation Technology Level 4 adds solar PV, alarms and machine winding. See entry requirements, all 980 hours and how assessment works.
• How to Choose a Trade at a Vocational Training Centre in Kenya: A Guide for Students and ParentsOctober 29, 2026
  A practical guide to choosing a course at a Kenyan VTC: matching interests to trades, checking the local job market, costs, levels, and questions to ask before you enrol.
• Seven Trades, Seven Study Guides: What I Learned Writing for Kenya’s CDACC Level 3 CurriculumOctober 18, 2026
  I wrote study guides for seven CDACC Cycle 3 Level 3 trades. Here is what the curricula ask of trainees, what I found inside the documents, and advice for trainees, trainers and colleges.

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Digital skills & productivity

AI tools, online learning and simple digital systems for trainers and institutions.

• AI Prompts for TVET Trainers: Write CBET Session Plans and Assessment Tools FasterOctober 1, 2026
  How TVET and CBET trainers can use ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude to draft session plans, schemes of work and assessment tools in minutes.
• Essential Tools and Software for Creating Online Learning Course MaterialsDecember 19, 2022
  Creating online learning course materials requires the use of various tools and software to develop content, manage courses, and facilitate communication and collaboration. In this article, we will explore the essential tools and software options for creating online learning course materials.
• Discover the Best Online Learning Tools and Websites for Free and Low-Cost EducationDecember 18, 2022
  Online learning has become increasingly popular in recent years, providing individuals with the opportunity to learn at their own pace and from the comfort of their own home. There are many online learning tools and websites available, and in this article, we will explore the best options for free and low-cost education.

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Small business

Practical checklists for starting and running a small business in Kenya.

• How to Start a Mitumba Business in Kenya: A Practical ChecklistOctober 1, 2026
  Bale grades, capital, pricing, records and licences: a practical checklist before you buy your first bale.

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