The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has invited applications for a one-year technical skills training programme targeting unemployed youth in Isiolo, Meru, Wajir and Garissa counties.

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The fully funded programme also targets people affected by the ongoing construction of the 740-kilometre Isiolo-Mandera highway and persons living with disabilities.

Funded by the World Bank under the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project, the initiative seeks to equip beneficiaries with practical vocational skills to improve employability.

It also seeks to enhance entrepreneurship skills among the beneficiaries and improve livelihoods in communities affected by the infrastructure project.

📌 What You Need to Know

The one-year artisan and craft-level training will be offered at Nkabune Technical Training Institute, North Eastern National Polytechnic, Bishop Locati Training Institute, Sensei Institute and Meru National Polytechnic.

Participants will have an opportunity to pursue courses in masonry, plumbing, electrical installation and electronics, automotive engineering, welding and fabrication, carpentry and joinery.

They will also acquire skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy, fashion and design, food and beverage production, computer and mobile phone repair, ICT, motor vehicle mechanics, tailoring and dressmaking, and pastry and bakery.

According to KeNHA, the training programme also seeks to equip the beneficiaries with skills in flooring and tile technology, security management, and other technical disciplines, depending on the institution.

To qualify, applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old , reside in Meru, Isiolo, Wajir, or Garissa counties, and meet the minimum academic requirements for their chosen course.

Most programmes require a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), while some National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) courses have no formal academic qualification requirements.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke