Nandi:Governor Stephen Sang has called for increased investment in vocational training centres to enhance market-driven skill development and improve employment opportunities for young people.
According to Kenya News Agency, Governor Sang highlighted the benefits of modularised training, which allows learners to acquire skills in phases, enter the job market, and return for further training. He emphasized this method as a practical solution to unemployment and equipping young people with relevant skills. His remarks were made during the graduation of 378 young men and women in the KCB Foundation’s Tujiajiri Programme at the Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex Ground in Nandi County.
Governor Sang noted that the National Government had directed technical institutions to adopt modularised training, though its implementation had faced resistance from some institutions. He urged vocational training institutions to align courses with industry requirements to ensure graduates acquire practical skills for employment or entrepreneurship.
The 378 graduates trained in seven technical disciplines across 10 vocational training centres and received National Industrial Training Authority certification. Governor Sang praised the KCB Foundation for its partnership with the county government, which has strengthened vocational training through investments in modern equipment and resources.
He appealed for the expansion of the programme to include more institutions, noting that only 10 out of 23 VTCs in Nandi were currently part of the partnership. Sang committed to increasing the county government’s investment in vocational training to bolster the capacity of these institutions.
Deputy Governor Dr. Yulita Mitei emphasized the centrality of skills development in the country’s agenda, noting that vocational training provides young people with opportunities to become economically productive. She acknowledged the KCB Foundation’s role in supporting the county’s vocational training institutions, leading to increased enrolment and improved training quality.
The Tujiajiri Programme, part of the KCB Foundation’s efforts, promotes technical skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship among young people. The graduation event marked a significant milestone in the partnership between the county government and the KCB Foundation to strengthen technical and vocational education in Nandi County.
