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Development of vocational education and training (VET) in Kenya is looked at from three levels; the past, present and the future directions. A brief historical discussion will form a basis for understanding the trends in Kenya’s VET. A discussion of the current state of affairs will highlight the main issues that are at play in Kenya’s VET sector. From the issues that are foregrounded in the past and the present, the forces that have continued shaping the VET system will be highlighted with a view of drawing lessons to the rest of the world. Some of the forces that will be discussed in this paper will cover the political will and policy matters in VET, the broad aims of education and training, the need for clarity and inclusion of all the stakeholders in all the stages of educational reforms. Lessons are drawn for Kenya and the rest of the world based on the trends and issues divulged.