The Principal of Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI), Mrs. Loice Kutoh, was bestowed with the prestigious Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW), a national award that is a symbol of great service and exemplary leadership in the Republic of Kenya. The award is in appreciation of her great contribution to the education sector, particularly in TVET development.
The Order of the Grand Warrior is one of the highly esteemed national awards in the country and is awarded to individuals who have shown immeasurable commitment to public service, development, and transformative leadership. The awarding of the Order of the Grand Warrior to Mrs. Kutoh recognizes her commitment to excellence and her influence in making RVTTI an academic and professional growth hub.

In a message posted on social media platforms by RVTTI, the institution described the award as “a proud and historic moment for our institution.” The management and staff of the institution congratulated Mrs. Kutoh for her “exemplary leadership qualities, work ethic, and guiding vision that have steered the institution to greater heights.” According to the institution’s message, during Mrs. Kutoh’s leadership period, “the institution’s academic performance and community relationship have improved and strengthened.”
With Mrs. Kutoh’s administration, the efforts to equip students with useful skills to meet the demands of the ever-changing job market have continuously made great strides at RVTTI. The values of quality training, discipline, and innovation championed by Mrs. Kutoh have impacted positively on the institute’s esteem as a major contributor in skills development and preparing the workforce.
During the receipt of the honour, Mrs. Kutoh was highly appreciative and even conveyed her gratitude to President William Ruto for considering her worthy of the honour. “This is not just an honour bestowed on me, but on the RVTTI community as well. This honour has come at a time that gives me additional strength to continue serving the nation with integrity, professionalism, and dedication towards the growth of technical education.”Said Mrs. Kutoh,
Students, peers, and other actors have warmly congratulated Mrs. Kutoh for the following reasons: Students, peers, and other actors have warmly congratulated Mrs. Kutoh for the following reasons: Many of them described her as an inspirational and results-oriented leader. The national acclaim has brought RVTTI under the limelight, confirming the institution’s place in the rubric of institutions that are moved by the quest for excellence and the power of excellent leadership. The win by Mrs. Kutoh, among other recipients, attests to more than just her own achievements, the importance that institutions of TVET play in the development that Kenya has envisioned.
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