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M-PESA Foundation and University of Embu Launch TVET Scholarship for 1,300 Youth

September 10, 2024
2 min read
Author: Aayushya Ranjan

M-PESA Foundation and University of Embu have launched a comprehensive TVET scholarship programme. 1,300 youth from 47 counties are expected to benefit from a comprehensive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scholarship programme by M-Pesa Foundation and the University of Embu.

The scholarships, which will fully cover all program fees and provide a monthly stipend for accommodation and upkeep, encompass vital training in specialized programs. The programme will offer craft certificates, diplomas, and other qualifications in a wide range of courses such as cosmetology, building and construction, mobile and electronic repairs, repairs of two and three wheeled vehicles, electrical installation and maintenance, advanced welding, culinary arts, and information technology.

We are pleased to partner with the University of Embu to launch this TVET Scholarship Programme in recognition that we need to provide access to education and comprehensive training that will empower our youth to access opportunities for economic empowerment. 

Nicholas Kamunyu, Trustee, Safaricom Foundation

In the first phase, the programme will recruit an initial 400 youth targeting 10 counties including Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Homa Bay, Nyamira, and Turkana. 

The scholarships we are launching today will provide access to a diverse range of programs which have been carefully selected to align with current market demands. Many of these skills are what we often associate with blue-collar jobs but let us not underestimate their value. These are the foundational skills that drive industries, boost productivity, and create pathways to meaningful employment.

Professor David Mugendi, Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu

As part of the launch, M-Pesa Foundation also broke ground on a series of constructions and renovations that will establish a TVET Centre of Excellence at the University and amplify the institution’s ability to provide quality TVET education. The works will include creating facilities for phone and computer repairs, cosmetology, an automotive workshop, a cafeteria, and a Black Soldier Fly farming initiative.

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