900 STUDENTS GRADUATE UNDER 2JIAJIRI PROGRAMME AS MAKUENI EXPANDS SKILLS TRAINING

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Thursday led the graduation of 900 trainees from Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) across Makueni County during the inaugural Makueni–KCB Foundation 2Jiajiri Programme graduation ceremony held at the Makueni Integrated Vocational Education Centre (MIVEC).

The graduation marked the completion of a KES 60 million partnership between the Government of Makueni and the KCB Foundation to equip young people with technical and entrepreneurial skills through the 2Jiajiri Programme.

Governor Mutula said the county has invested more than KES 80 million in VTC infrastructure over the last three years under CIDP III.

The partnership delivered solar-powered boreholes, water and electricity connections, modern training equipment, renovated workshops, and upgraded computer laboratories in several VTCs across the county.

Out of the 900 trainees enrolled in the programme, 831 graduated successfully. Among them, 264 earned First Class Honours while 567 attained Ordinary Passes in different technical courses.

Governor Mutula announced that the county will issue starter toolkits to all First Class Honours graduands. He also directed the Department of ICT, Education and Internship to establish the Makueni 2Jiajiri Alumni Network within 90 days to strengthen networking and market access for graduates.

The Governor further confirmed that the county has allocated funds to continue the programme in the 2026/2027 Financial Year as part of its strategy to expand youth empowerment and economic growth through vocational training.

KCB Foundation Head of Programme Joblin Omani, Members of the County Assembly led by Speaker Douglas Mbilu, and the Clerk of the County Assembly attended the event.