West Pokot County Government, through the enhancement of skills, has launched the ambitious Bendera Youth Driving and Young Entrepreneur Lifelong Initiative.
Speaking during the inauguration, West Pokot County Governor Simon Kachapin expressed confidence that the large number of unemployed youths would soon secure a livelihood through the well-designed transformative initiative.
Stating that some youths have been finding it increasingly hard to afford driving school fees and establish sound economic activities, the governor asked them to take advantage of the support they had received.
He said that driving lessons were crucial for developing safe, confident and competent drivers by equipping them with the knowledge and abilities to navigate roads safely.
The initiative, fully sponsored by West Pokot County in partnership with Mnagei Driving School, has empowered more than 100 youths with various skills.
Kachapin stated that the offer goes beyond since it creates requisite opportunities by empowering youths and building a stronger foundation for a self-reliant community.
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“We shall still have construction of affordable housing in Bendera. The Government has already completed plans to purchase land from individuals at market prices for the prime inventiveness,” he said.
Youths have also been empowered by being given a capital amounting to 0.9 million to practice entrepreneurship.
A pathway of self-reliance through skill development, job creation and economic growth has been established through Bendera Car Wash and an empowerment programme to cater for the surging number of unemployed youths.
The governor explained that through the County intervention, more than 500 families will be directly affected, while 3,000 would be indirectly uplifted.
“The County Government has many grand plans for improvement of people’s livelihoods and is rolling them out in stages, ” the Governor said.
“Accidents have escalated on our Kenyan roads largely because of lack of funds to support training,I would like to confirm that training of drivers and empowerment of entrepreneurs will continue,” Kachapin said.
By Hillary Muhalya
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