Joseph Orina Makori is the Regional Coordinator, Africa Regional Centre for Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ARCOT) at the Kenya School of TVET. He is an accomplished ODeL and digital learning specialist with over a decade of experience in designing, implementing, and managing technology-enabled learning ecosystems across TVET institutions in Kenya and the wider African region.
He leads regional initiatives that strengthen institutional capacity in online and blended learning, learning management systems (LMS), digital content development, quality assurance, and the integration of emerging technologies into TVET. Joseph has played a key role in supporting the establishment and accreditation of ODeL centres, advancing digital transformation, and promoting innovative teaching and learning practices across TVET institutions.
His work and research focus on artificial intelligence in education, particularly the application of Agentic AI to enhance assessment, quality assurance, learner support, and institutional efficiency. He is also a data science professional, instructional designer, and multimedia developer with a passion for harnessing technology to expand access to quality skills training.
Joseph is a sought-after trainer, speaker, and technical advisor on AI, digital education, and ODeL, contributing to regional and international capacity-building programmes that advance the future of TVET in Africa.