The Government of Kenya, in collaboration with the German Development Bank (KFW), European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Union – Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund (EU-AITF), has launched a transformative Technical & Vocational Education Training (TVET) program for unemployed youth residing along the Mombasa-Mariakani (A109) Highway Lot 2: Kwa Jomvu-Mariakani.
The initiative aims to empower youth aged 18-35 by equipping them with practical skills to secure gainful employment and contribute to the country’s technical workforce.
Funded through the highway project, the program offers fully-funded scholarships covering tuition, examination fees, course materials, and a monthly subsistence allowance.
Courses, spanning six months, include Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Masonry, Carpentry, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Welding, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, and more. Training will be conducted at esteemed institutions like Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP), Mazeras Youth Polytechnic (MYP), and Mariakani Vocational Training Centre (MVTC).
The minimum requirement for all courses is a KCPE certificate, with no formal training at Diploma level or above.
Eligibility prioritizes youth from Jomvu, Kinango, Kaloleni, and Rabai sub-counties, particularly orphans, single mothers, persons with disabilities, and those from low-income families or informal settlements.
Applicants must be literate and have their residency verified by the Area Chief or Assistant County Commissioner.
Application forms are available on the KeNHA website (www.kenha.co.ke) or at KeNHA Coast Regional Offices and sub-county offices in Jomvu, Kinango, Kaloleni, and Rabai.
The deadline for submission is Friday, 28th March 2025, at 5:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.
This initiative is a golden opportunity for youth to gain skills, foster self-reliance, and contribute to Kenya’s economic growth. Interested candidates are urged to apply promptly and seize this chance to transform their futures.
