By MUSYOKA NGUI
As a grand event for the first Cohort of 60 students who were trained in Tseikuru National Polytechnic was held, students received advice on how to utilize their technical skills learned in order to fight unemployment and earn a decent life.
KCB Foundation and NG-CDF Mwingi North who sponsored of the training said that from next financial year, 200 students will benefit.
Mwingi North MP Eng. Paul Nzengu said that NG-CDF his constituency entered a Memorandum of Understanding with KCB Foundation aimed at availing equal amount of money for the tujiajiri program. That means if Mwingi North CDF commits KSh10million to the program, KCB Foundation also does the same. Both NG-CDF and KCB Foundation officials confirmed that this money was directly paid to the school in order to empower the 60 students.
The Mwingi North legislator further told the Polytechnic that each of the student in the next enrollment will get KSh20,000 regardless of their home county since Tseikuru National Polytechnic receives students from across the country not just Mwingi or Kitui.
He further challenged the youth and parents to make use of the institution rather than enrolling away from home. "As your MP, I am supportive to make this a centre of excellence", he said.
He went on, "Get skills the market needs and be disciplined. Don't lose hope. Now you have hope."
Across Kenya, there are 20 constituencies engaged in similar trainings as Mwingi North. In Mwingi North alone, the rollout has cost sponsors KSh4.8million with KCB Foundation paying 2.4million and NG-CDF Mwingi North paying the reminder.
Today was also served as a cultural day with students showcasing their talents in various fields like modeling and music.
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