NAIROBI, Kenya–600 youths from Homa Bay have passed out from a technical skills programme run by the KCB Foundation, in partnership with the Homa Bay County Government.
These youth, drawn from 19 vocational centres across the county, earned Grade III certification from the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), marking the end of an intensive hands-on training journey under the 2Jiajiri initiative.
With a financial injection of Sh24 million into the programme, KCB Foundation aimed to arm young people with practical skills that open doors to employment and entrepreneurship.
The initiative also spotlighted excellence, with 164 top trainees receiving business toolkits to kick-start their ventures.
“Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are critical engines of job creation,” said Joblin Omari, Head of Programs at KCB Foundation.
“By investing in youth through skill-building and enterprise support, we’re laying the groundwork for stronger, more inclusive local economies.”
The 2Jiajiri programme offers a full cycle training approach, including nine months of classroom instruction, a three-month industry placement, and continued business development support.
Beyond skills, the programme connects graduates to low-interest seed capital, mentorship, and enterprise growth resources.
Since its inception, 2Jiajiri has trained over 35,000 youth across Kenya, catalyzing the creation of more than 150,000 jobs.
Nearly 11,000 young entrepreneurs are currently receiving mentorship from the KCB Foundation, which has so far issued Sh267 million in loans, over 2,200 business toolkits, and financial literacy training to 6,500 youth-led businesses, empowering youth to drive a more self-reliant future.
