PS Njogu urges Meru residents to embrace government programmes to improve livelihoods
Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has urged Meru residents to take advantage of government programmes aimed at equipping young people with skills, creating employment opportunities and improving household incomes. Njogu said programmes under the government’s Kazi Majuu initiative, including the Mkulima Majuu programme, were opening new opportunities for young people to…
Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has called on Meru residents to take full advantage of government initiatives that aim to equip young people with skills, create employment opportunities and boost household incomes. Njogu highlighted the Kazi Majuu program, specifically noting the Mkulima Majuu initiative as a successful program under her initiative.
She explained that the program had expanded from 24 to 70 technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, with interviews for potential beneficiaries scheduled for October. Njogu urged young people who are eligible to apply for these opportunities. During her visit, she conducted training sessions for aspiring trainees from Meru National Polytechnic, Kiirua Technical Training Institute, and Samburu Technical and Vocational Training Institute.
The expansion of the program aims to provide young people with the necessary skills to secure employment abroad and compete in the global labor market. In Buuri, Njogu met with members of the Maili Kumi community, educating them about various government programs, including Kazi Majuu, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), opportunities through TVET institutions, and the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) program.
She stressed the importance of understanding these programs and applying for them to improve their economic situation. Njogu also encouraged the community to continue supporting the government's initiatives, emphasizing that collaboration would help them stay competitive with other developing nations. She distributed beehives to support local beekeeping groups and milk cans to dairy farmers in Meru and Naari, aiming to improve household incomes and promote dairy production.
The Principal Secretary urged young people to acquire technical skills and stay informed about government programs, as this would help improve their livelihoods and contribute to the country's economic transformation.
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