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Prof. Kisilu Kitainge

CEO/Council Secretary

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Mrs. Hellen Murithi

Director Corporate Services

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Dr. Sella Terrie Kisaka

Deputy Director CRAMD

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Dr. Osumbah Beatrice Amondi

Deputy Director, Curriculum Development

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Mr. Samson S. Soshyo

Deputy Director Assessment and Certification

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Prof. Kisilu Kitainge

CEO/Council Secretary

Prof. Kisilu M. Kitainge is currently the Chief Executive Officer of TVET CDACC. He is the former Director of the Directorate of Industrial Linkages, Partnerships and Collaborations. He was also a professor and Dean of the School of Education at the University of Eldoret.
Prof Kisilu M. Kitainge was an Associate Professor of Technology Education in the School of Education at the University of Eldoret. He is a holder of an earned Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University- Melbourne, Australia) in Applied Learning (TVET). Further, he holds a Master of Philosophy Degree in Educational Psychology from Moi University, Kenya. In Addition, he holds a First-Class Honors Bachelor of Education in Technology Education, specializing in power mechanics. He has served Moi University and, subsequently, the University of Eldoret University as a lecturer and researcher since 1998.
He is an accomplished scholar with precise clarity of thought and a high reputation locally and internationally. He is an academician of high integrity and moral standing who has participated in developing several policies and worked in different Senate committees of the University of Eldoret. He is a hardworking, self-motivated, driven, focused, honest, and organized person who is result-oriented and an achiever in whatever he does. He has successfully held many departmental, school, and university-wide positions. He has exceptional organizational skills and has been instrumental in organizing conferences, workshops, and seminars.
He successfully served two terms at the University as the Head of Technology Education Department (2013-2018). Moreover, from August 2011 to 2015, he was the Coordinator for the School of Education of the Professional Courses in Education. The areas he coordinated were the equivalent of six fully-fledged departments in a university. Also, between 2009 and December 2011, he was the School of Education Coordinator for all the School of Education and Social Studies programs in Central Kenya Campus (Now Karatina University) of Moi University. This Position required that he coordinate all the academic activities for the School of Education and Social Sciences at the Central Kenya campus. In Addition, between 2006 and 2013, he was the coordinator of Postgraduate programs in the School of Education, Chepkoilel Campus. At the same time, he was a zone coordinator for teaching practice in charge of the Turbo-Timboroa and Baringo zones.
Between 1996 and 1998, he was a Lecturer at the Mombasa Polytechnic (Currently Technical University of Mombasa) in the Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering. Between 1993 and 1996, he was a Trained Graduate Technical Teacher of Power Mechanics at Mutito Boys High School in Kitui County.
Prof. Kisilu M. Kitainge has also served in various committees, including the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms in Kenya appointed by H. E the President Dr. William Ruto in September, 2022. The committee was tasked with giving Education reform recommendations aimed at revamping Kenya’s education system.

Mrs. Hellen Murithi

Director Corporate Services

Mrs. Hellen Murithi holds Master of Education degree in Educational Planning and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Home Economics) both from Kenyatta University. She is also a holder of Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from College of Human Resource Management (CHRM) and a Counselling certificate from CHRM. She worked at the Ministry of Education, State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as Deputy Director before her deployment to TVET CDACC and later appointment as a Director. She is teacher by training, with fifteen years of experience as a full time teacher in both secondary schools and as a lecturer in a Teacher Training College (TTC).  She served as a Deputy Principal in a secondary school for two years. She also has another over five years’ experience as an Accreditation and Quality Assurance Officer at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.  She has vast experience and skills in teaching, human resource management and administration in the education sector.

Dr. Sella Terrie Kisaka

Deputy Director CRAMD

Dr. Sella Terrie Kisaka  is a Deputy Director in the department of Curriculum, Research, Advocacy and
Material Development. She is also handling the Assessment and Certification Department in an acting capacity. Sella holds a Post graduate diploma in education Technology from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa; a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum studies from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN); Masters of Philosophy in Education from Norsk Leareakademi (NLA) in Bergen- Norway; and a Bachelor of Education Arts (Hons) from Moi University, Eldoret- Kenya.
Sella has several years teaching and administrative experience at high school & University level. She is a researcher, educator, resource person, and trainer in Technology enhanced learning; Curriculum Design, Development and Evaluation; and Teacher Training. Currently, she is championing competency based assessment (CBA) in TVET institutions across the country.
Sella has facilitated and participated in international and regional level education related trainings supported by DFID, SPHEIR, PASGR and CERM-ESA. She has published in refereed journals and attended and presented articles in several conferences. Her research interests include: Curriculum development, Higher education studies, e-learning, and Technology enhanced learning.

Dr. Osumbah Beatrice Amondi

Deputy Director, Curriculum Development

Dr. Beatrice Osumbah, Deputy Director curriculum development hasover three decades as educationist with a focus on StrategicLeadership; Educational Administration and Management;Competency-based TVET; project management; and Gender andDevelopment.She holds a PhD in Educational Administration and Management from Jaramogi OgingaOdinga University of Science and Technology, a Masters degree in EducationalAdministration from Kenyatta University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Managementfrom Cambridge Association of Managers, a BSC in Agricultural Education and Extensionfrom Egerton University and an Advanced Certificate in Gender and Development. She hasalso undertaken several capacity building courses from within and without the Country.She has contributed to growth of knowledge in the field of education through publications invarious refereed journals.Administratively, Beatrice has held positions of leadership in various educational institutionsranging from secondary to tertiary levels.Currently, as Deputy Director in charge of curriculum development, Beatrice is responsible to theCouncil for advisory on matters related to development and/or review of curriculum and curriculumsupport materials including policies, procedures and processes as well as national, regional andinternational collaborations to promote competency-based curricula.

Mr. Samson S. Soshyo

Deputy Director Assessment and Certification

Mr. Samson S. Soshyo is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), blending hands-on industry expertise with academic leadership. Currently serving as the Deputy Director, Assessment and Certification at TVET CDACC, he plays a pivotal role in shaping Kenya’s TVET landscape by overseeing national Competency Based Assessments and Certification standards. His work ensures that vocational training aligns with the evolving demands of the labour market, particularly in high-growth sectors such as sustainable energy and industrial technology.
Before joining TVET CDACC in January 2025, Mr. Soshyo served as an Assistant Lecturer and Master Trainer at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), where he specialized in Competency-Based Education, Training, and Assessment (CBETA). His practical experience as a licensed electrician, accredited by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), and as a site supervisor under the National Construction Authority (NCA), gives him a unique perspective on bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world industry needs.
A lifelong advocate for skills development, Mr. Soshyo holds advanced qualifications, including a Master of Technology in Sustainable Energy Engineering from TUM and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Communications Engineering from Moi University. His additional credentials—such as a Post Graduate Diploma in Education, a Diploma in Project Management, and certifications as a trainer, assessor, and verifier—underscore his commitment to excellence in both education and industry.
Beyond his administrative and teaching roles, Mr. Soshyo is actively engaged in research, focusing on sustainable energy applications and innovative solutions for Kenya’s power and agricultural sectors.His vision is to cultivate a TVET system that produces highly skilled professionals capable of driving economic growth and technological advancement. Through his leadership, he continues to champion policies and programs that empower trainees, support industry needs, and elevate the status of vocational training in Kenya.
Mr. Soshyo’s career exemplifies the transformative power of TVET, combining technical proficiency, educational innovation, and a deep commitment to national development. His contributions are instrumental in preparing Kenya’s workforce for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.