ELGEYO MARAKWET—Grace Cheserek, Deputy Governor of Elgeyo Marakwet County, emphasized the importance of technical training in achieving industrial growth in Kenya. She made these remarks while receiving the torch for the 100-year celebrations of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Iten.
According to Kenya News Agency, as Kenya moves towards industrialization, expanding the technical capabilities of the youth is crucial for fostering necessary skills for industrial growth. She highlighted that the youth are pivotal in driving the desired change towards industrialization.
The Deputy Governor also discussed the Wezesha and Tujiajiri programs, under which the county has already enrolled 1,000 youths in its four TVETs and 16 vocational training centers. Plans are underway to double this enrollment next year. Cheserek underscored that these training programs aim at job creation, which will significantly contribute to solving the youth unemployment issue. The training provided not only targets the local market but also the international market.
Furthermore, Cheserek noted that several government programs require skills taught in technical institutions, including the affordable housing program. Additionally, Keiyo North District County Commissioner Julius Maiyo affirmed the significance of technical training in advancing the country’s objectives, stating that wealth creation cannot be achieved without the requisite skills.