Nairobi: Nyeri Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga has told 350 interns who have been selected to work in the County government for the next one year, to utilize the opportunity as a stepping stone into future careers. Dr Mutahi, who was presiding over the induction ceremony for the new interns at the Nyeri Cultural Center, said such opportunities rarely come twice in life and as such one should utilize them to the optimum for future personal advancement.
According to Kenya News Agency, the training was facilitated by officers from Human Resource Management, Payroll, the County Public Service Board, the Data Protection Commission, and the County Attorney’s Office. Dr Kahiga urged the interns to view this opportunity not only as a stepping stone in their careers, but also as a chance to contribute meaningfully to the people of Nyeri through quality and responsible service delivery. The induction program provided the interns with essential knowledge on the operations of the County Government.
Dr Kahiga highlighted the intake as one of the most notable ones in the County, with the number of those selected rising from 200 in 2025 to 350 this year. He stated that the intake demonstrates his government’s commitment to addressing youth unemployment in the County through programs that grant young people an opportunity to serve the public as they await formal recruitment in the coming days.
The Governor assured that the selection process used to pick the candidates was fair and transparent. He congratulated the successful interns and encouraged them to embrace the opportunity with commitment, discipline, integrity, and a strong spirit of service. Among the topics covered during the induction session were devolved government structures, County Government Acts, Human Resource Policies and Procedures, Data Security, National Values, Public Ethics, and Code of Conduct.
Meanwhile, Kahiga has called upon education stakeholders to partner in addressing the declining standards of learning in the County. Speaking during a County Education Board forum, Kahiga expressed concern over falling enrolment levels in senior secondary schools in the County, emphasizing the need for urgent action.
He noted that the situation was worrying, especially when both the National and County governments had invested in finances and physical infrastructure to help improve the learning environment for learners and teachers. Kahiga stressed the importance of fully utilizing the investments made by the Government, communities, sponsors, and parents for the benefit of children, advocating for a collective effort to reclaim Nyeri’s legacy of academic excellence.
To tackle the issue, the Governor has called for an audit of existing gaps in public schools to identify the root cause of the problem. He emphasized that any deliberations and recommendations should be guided by evidence, equity, sustainability, and the best interests of the learners. Kahiga committed to partnering with like-minded stakeholders to ensure Nyeri reclaims its position as a county synonymous with quality education and academic excellence.
