The KCB Foundation, in collaboration with the County Government of Nyeri through the Department of Education, Training and Devolution, has stepped up efforts to equip young people with vital entrepreneurial and financial management skills under the 2Jiajiri Programme.
The recently concluded Business Development Support Workshops for the second cohort of trainees were held between September and October, drawing participants from 20 vocational training institutions across Nyeri County.
During the first workshop in September, the trainees were introduced to diverse business sectors such as Agriculture, Automotive, Hair and Beauty Therapy, Building and Construction, Domestic Services, Creative Industries, and ICT. They also explored various business categories Manufacturing, Services, Wholesale, and Retail to help identify the most suitable investment areas.
Participants were guided through business idea generation and feasibility analysis, where they engaged with practical questions on customer needs, target markets, product offerings, sales strategies, and environmental sustainability. The sessions emphasized cultivating a saving culture as a foundation for business growth and financial independence.
A key highlight of the training was a comprehensive session on Safeguarding, conducted by the KCB Foundation. Trainees were sensitized on protection measures against harm, abuse, and exploitation, with discussions covering physical abuse, bullying, harassment, and sexual abuse. The initiative underscored the Foundation’s commitment to ensuring the safety and dignity of all programme beneficiaries.
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The second workshop, held in October, shifted focus to practical entrepreneurship skills. Trainees learnt how to write business plans, develop budgets, and prepare cash flow projections crucial tools for managing and sustaining successful enterprises.
According to organizers, the main objective of the training was to empower youth with entrepreneurial, financial, and ethical competencies essential for self-employment and economic advancement.
A total of 20 vocational training centers benefited from the sessions, each hosting students under the 2Jiajiri scholarship programme. The trainees are expected to sit for their final examinations in December before proceeding to industrial attachments for hands-on experience in their respective trades.
Through this joint initiative, the KCB Foundation and the County Government of Nyeri reaffirmed their commitment to nurturing a generation of skilled, empowered, and self-reliant youth who will contribute meaningfully to Kenya’s economic transformation.
By Rodgers Wagura
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