KCB Foundation and Webuye East Constituency have teamed up to support the youth through a KSh5 million job creation programme on a 1:1 ratio with each contributing Ksh2.5 million towards the initiative. The programme will see KCB Foundation introduce its 2Jiajiri technical skills and job creation initiative in the constituency, aimed at accelerating technical and vocational skills training as well micro-enterprises development.
Today, 100 youth have been commissioned to receive National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) certified technical skills training at Matili Technical Training Institute followed by business development training to nurture and grow micro-enterprises locally.
This initiative will be implemented in collaboration with the Webuye East National Government-Constituency Development Fund, kicking off a transformative journey towards self-reliance and economic prosperity. Notably, the initiative targets 70% of its participants to be young women, reflecting the program’s commitment to inclusivity and recognising the pivotal role women play in driving social and economic change.
Speaking during the commissioning, Deputy Chief of Party at KCB Foundation, Mr Bernard Barasa, expressed optimism about the partnership as it will spur youth creativity and position them to become critical levers for sustained economic development.
