KCB Foundation, in partnership with National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) offices across multiple constituencies, has announced fully funded scholarships for vocational training courses set to begin in April 2026, targeting youth across 14 constituencies in Kenya.
The scholarships, announced under the foundation’s ‘Got a dream? Let’s make it happen’ campaign, will be offered at 14 designated technical and vocational training institutions spread across the listed constituencies covering a wide range of hands-on courses from electrical installation and motor vehicle mechanics to culinary arts, cosmetology, and graphic design.
The program covers constituencies including North Horr, Konoin, Kajiado North, Nyatike, Othaya, Galole, Njoro, Uriri, Butula, Msambweni, Lunga Lunga, Kipkelion East, Kipkelion West, and Kuria West.
Interviews scheduled across three days
Interviews will be conducted at the respective training institutions over three consecutive days. On March 24, 2026, interviews will be held at seven institutions: Konoin Technical Training Institute, Ngong Technical and Vocational College, Mawego National Polytechnic, Mathenge Technical Institute, Tana River Technical and Vocational College, Njoro Technical Training Institute, Butula Technical and Vocational College, and Msambweni Technical and Vocational College.
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On March 25, interviews will be held at Beacon Technical Training Institute, Lungalunga Technical and Vocational College, Kimasian Technical and Vocational College, and Uriri Technical and Vocational College.
On March 26, interviews will take place at Kipsinende Technical Training Institute, Mabera Technical and Vocational College, and North Horr Technical and Vocational College.
Wide range of courses on offer
The courses available vary by institution and constituency. Ngong Technical and Vocational College offers one of the most diverse selections, including food production (culinary arts), food technology, electrical installation, plumbing and pipefitting, masonry, ICT (computer operator), tiling, and food and beverage sales and service management.
Beacon Technical Training Institute similarly offers an extensive list covering tailoring and dressmaking, food and beverage, housekeeping, cosmetology, plumbing and pipefitting, masonry, welding and fabrication, electrical installation, solar PV installation, graphic design, ICT (computer operator), and motor vehicle mechanics.
Other courses available across various institutions include fashion and design, hairdressing and beauty therapy, carpentry and joinery, barista and mixology, catering and accommodation, and motor vehicle mechanics
The deadline for submitting applications is March 18, 2026. Applicants are required to apply online through the official form at https://forms.office.com/r/9ez2M8mbft before the cut-off date, ahead of the interviews later in the month.
The scholarships represent a significant push by KCB Foundation and NG-CDF to expand access to technical and vocational education among youth in underserved and rural constituencies, equipping them with marketable skills ahead of the April 2026 training intake.
By Benedict Aoya
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