A major boost to youth empowerment was witnessed today as Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo officially commissioned scholarship programmes at Beacon of Hope in Ongata Rongai ward, marking a key step in expanding access to technical and vocational training in the constituency.
The programme will benefit 100 young men and women drawn from all five wards of Kajiado North. Fully funded through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Kajiado North, the scholarships cover a wide range of practical courses including plumbing, beauty therapy, mechanical engineering, carpentry and other hands-on skills aligned to current job market needs.
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Speaking during the commissioning, leaders noted that the initiative goes beyond classroom theory by equipping youth with practical, employable skills that promote self-reliance, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods. The skills-based approach is expected to open up employment opportunities while strengthening the local economy.
The event was attended by Kajiado Senator Kanar Seki, ACC Mohammedan Abdi Shakur and other local leaders, who commended the programme as a strategic investment in the future productivity and economic stability of Kajiado North.
By Benedict Aoya
