The MSEA Marsabit Office attended the TVET Mashinani–Wezesha Vijana Program graduation ceremony held in Moyale.
The program, implemented by the Safaricom Foundation in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Nyeri National Polytechnic, celebrates the dedication and achievements of students drawn from across Marsabit County while bringing accredited vocational training closer to communities.
Through the program, youth have acquired market-relevant skills in areas such as mobile phone repair and maintenance, electrical wiring, plumbing and masonry, baking and pastry, tailoring, and motorcycle repair. The initiative equips young people with practical skills that prepare them for employment and entrepreneurship.
Graduates of the TVET Mashinani program are expected to become future micro and small enterprise owners. Beyond certification, the Wezesha Vijana program supports their transition into the labour market by providing start-up toolkits and grants, business coaching, and financial literacy training to encourage saving, investment, and sustainable enterprise growth.
The program plays a key role in bridging opportunities for marginalized youth, particularly young women and persons with disabilities, ensuring inclusive participation in economic transformation.
MSEA Marsabit reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the new artisans and entrepreneurs as they transition from training to the marketplace and encouraged the graduands to formalize their businesses and join MSE associations.
By Anthony Solly
