Enrollment in Trans Nzoia County’s Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) has increased by 20 per cent following the county government’s major boost in capitation funding.
The capitation per student rose from Ksh. 2,000 to Ksh. 13,000, a move hailed by stakeholders as a game changer in technical skills development.
Making his remarks during the inaugural joint graduation ceremony for all VTCs in the County held at Kitale School, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya said his administration’s commitment to empowering youth through vocational education.
“We are focused on equipping our young people with hands-on skills that will enable them to be self-reliant,” said Natembeya.
The Governor also revealed that the County, in partnership with a donor, has provided training equipment worth Ksh 15 million to the centres, with more expected later this year.
He further commended the dedication of VTC instructors. He pledged to recruit more, prioritising those offering their services voluntarily.
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To further support the graduates, Natembeya urged them to form groups, register business names, and apply for Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) tenders.
He noted that the Nawiri Fund, administered by the County’s Department of Trade, will finance 350 groups this year, helping them launch income-generating ventures.
A total of 824 students graduated in various fields, including Garment Making, Food Production and Services, ICT, Agribusiness, Electrical Installation, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Metal Processing Technology, and Building Technology.
Top county officials, including County Secretary Truphosa Amere, Education CEC Janerose Mutama, and several MCAs and senior administrators, also attended the ceremony.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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