Railway Training Institute Marks 70 Years of Excellence as 1,135 Students Graduate at 62nd Graduation Ceremony


Taifa news 
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The Railway Training Institute (RTI) celebrated 70 years of excellence in technical and vocational education as it graduated 1,135 students during its 62nd Graduation Ceremony held at the Institute's South B Campus in Nairobi.
The event was presided over by Principal Secretary for Transport Mohamed Daghar, CBS, who was received by Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga, RTI Director CHRP Asava Kadima, and members of the Institute's senior executive leadership.

The graduation coincided with RTI's 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of producing skilled professionals who have played a pivotal role in the growth of Kenya's railway, transport and logistics sectors. The celebrations also recognised 130 years of railway development in Kenya, highlighting the railway's contribution to national development, trade and regional integration.
A total of 1,135 students graduated with Certificate and Diploma qualifications in railway engineering, transport and logistics, mechanical and electrical engineering, information technology, business studies and other technical disciplines.

Addressing the graduates, Principal Secretary Daghar reaffirmed the Government's commitment to investing in education, skills development and human capital under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

"The Government remains firmly committed to investing in education, skills development and human capital as key drivers of socio-economic transformation. To compete effectively in an increasingly interconnected and technology-driven world, Kenya requires graduates who possess practical skills, technical competence, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset," Daghar said.

The Principal Secretary also toured the students' innovation exhibition, where graduates showcased engineering prototypes and practical technical solutions, underscoring RTI's emphasis on hands-on, industry-driven learning.
RTI Director CHRP Asava Kadima congratulated the graduates, telling them they were leaving the institution with more than academic qualifications.

"You arrived at our gates with ambition, and today you depart with character. The certificates and diplomas you hold are not merely paper credentials—they are quiet contracts of trust between you and the society that awaits your labour," he said.

RTI Board of Governors Chairperson Mercy Cherongis praised the graduates' dedication and resilience, noting that they had acquired not only technical skills but also discipline, professionalism and values that would enable them to contribute meaningfully to Kenya's development.

As RTI marks 70 years, the institution is positioning itself for the future by expanding its training programmes to meet the evolving demands of the transport and logistics industry. The Institute is expected to strengthen partnerships with Kenya Railways, government agencies, universities and industry players to enhance research, innovation and practical training.

With Kenya continuing to invest in modern railway infrastructure, urban mobility systems, logistics, road transport and digital technologies, RTI aims to become a leading regional centre of excellence in transport education. The Institute plans to integrate emerging fields such as railway automation, smart transport systems, artificial intelligence, green mobility, renewable energy applications and advanced engineering into its curriculum to prepare graduates for the future of work.

The State Department for Transport reiterated that RTI will remain central to Kenya's vision of building a modern, efficient and globally competitive transport sector by producing highly skilled professionals capable of driving innovation, infrastructure development and sustainable economic growth for decades to come.

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