By Andrew Kariuki
Hon. James Wanjohi, the Incoming Member of Parliament for Kabete Constituency, has announced a special empowerment scholarship program aimed at equipping youth in Kabete with practical and marketable skills.
In a public announcement titled “Empowering Kabete Through Skills,” Hon. Wanjohi unveiled the initiative in partnership with Wanjohi Technical Training Institute (WTTI).
Addressing members of the clergy and churches within the constituency, Hon. Wanjohi acknowledged the vital role religious institutions play in providing hope and spiritual guidance to their communities.
The empowerment drive comes alongside other youth focused initiatives which were led by Hon.Wanjohi, including the James Wanjohi Muguga Ward Pool Table Tournaments, which recently reached their finals on 22,February, 2026.The pool events are being held weekly in every ward within the county.
The recent tournament attracted hundreds of young people, offering them a constructive platform for engagement, mentorship and personal growth.
Participants credited the initiative with helping them stay away from crime, build confidence and overall, form positive social networks, while also competing for cash prizes ranging from Ksh 1,000 to Ksh 12,000.
Under the scholarship programme, Wanjohi noted that his commitment to youth empowerment and poverty eradication has inspired the launch of the sponsorship program.
The institute is currently enrolling students in professional courses including Barista Training (Professional Coffee Making), DJ Skills (Sound and Entertainment Management) and Digital Marketing (Social Media and Online Business).
Under the Wanjohi Scholarship Offer, tuition fees will be fully paid by Hon. James Wanjohi himself.People with Disability and orphans are fully sponsored…They are not supposed to pay even registration fees.
Interested applicants will only be required to pay a registration fee of Ksh 1,000.
However, in a special provision the letter described as being “in the spirit of compassion,” Hon.Wanjohi stated that all orphans and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will be exempted from the Ksh 1000 registration fee.
The letter has called upon churches to share the opportunity with their congregations to ensure that no talent in Kabete remains untapped due to lack of school fees.
Interested applicants can register by calling 0701 252 525 or by visiting their offices in any ward within Kabete Constituency.
Hon. Wanjohi expressed appreciation for community partnership in building a more skilled and self reliant Kabete.
