Chipinge College of Horticulture enrolment reaches 156 students
Posted 5 Mar 2026
Summary
What happened: We enrolled more students (now 156) and continued delivering vocational and horticultural training during the February 2026 reporting period.
Who benefited: 156 students currently enrolled in our training programme.
What it cost: We used the remaining materials and supplies funded through student fees. We have also fully used the funds received from the Kwanda pilot. We are compiling supplier quotes for priority materials, equipment, and furniture, and will share a priced list once confirmed.
Changes, issues, or delays: Stock-outs of key materials and limited equipment reduced the number of practical sessions we could run, which may affect the pace of skills acquisition.
Overview
During the February 2026 reporting period, our enrolment increased to 156 learners. We continued training while using up materials purchased through student fees, and these supplies are now largely depleted.
What we’re seeing in training delivery
Higher enrolment shows sustained demand for our vocational and horticultural training. At the same time, limited materials and equipment meant we ran fewer practical sessions this period. This can affect training quality and slow skills development if not addressed.
Constraints we are working through
This period, we faced four immediate constraints:
We are running low on training materials.
Our equipment is not keeping pace with enrolment growth.
Our classroom furniture is limited.
We need additional funding to keep delivery at the current level and expand capacity.
Next steps (March 2026)
To sustain delivery for 156 students and protect training quality, we will:
Confirm a prioritised list of materials and quantities needed for the next training cycle.
Complete a short equipment inventory highlighting the most constrained items.
Estimate the classroom furniture shortfall, including the number of desks and chairs needed.
Gather quotes and share a priced budget for the items above.
