Key speakers during the inaugural graduation ceremony of Wote Technical Institute warned both the graduands and continuing students to avoid gambling through sports betting as it is a death trap.
The Principal Secretary for TVETs, Esther Muoria, who was the Chief Guest at the event that saw 1,700 graduate, warned them to stay away from betting for it has led to so many suicidal cases nationwide.
“I wish you all the best as you step out but remember its the worst of any human being to take out their life. Go for a confidant or counsellor when faced with a difficulty you cannot handle and everything will fall in place,” Muoria pleaded.
On TVET issues, she said the sector is collaborating with local industry in dual training to equip the trainees with requisite industrial experience needed at workplace.
Eastern Regional Director of TVETs John Wamae echoed the PS’s sentiments, saying, betting is an animal and youth have found themselves in the worst of situations while engaging in betting.
“Betting is a trap, kindly avoid it, you cannot be struggling to make it in life and still struggle on how to bet, fine, there are a few who bet and win as the majority end up regretting,” Wamae said.
He added that there are so many vices besides betting like; drugs destroying lives. He cautioned the graduands to keep off such vices and focus fully on their lives.
Board of Directors Chairman Lwanga Mutiso also reiterated that betting kills work ethics and that learners should avoid it by all means.e called upon graduands not to focus on money but serve humanity at its best and everything else will fall into plan.
Wote Technical Training Institute Principal Joshua Munywoki said 594 graduated in Diplomas, 780 in Craft Certificates while 334
graduated in Artisan programmes.
He added that the institute has recorded tremendous growth in trainee enrollment over the years with student population of over 3,000 pursuing 72 courses in Technical and businesses courses.
“We have made great strides since our former students are now working in formal and informal sector in the county, others are employed by different commercial outlets and the rest are in self employed,” principal.
By Lydia Ngoolo
