Kwale county scales up vocational training as dozens graduate in Kubo south

A total of 73 trainees were awarded certificates after successfully completing various courses including Tailoring, Welding, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, ICT, Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, and Joinery, among others. The event celebrated both academic achievement and the county’s commitment to expanding access to vocational training.

In her address, Governor Achani emphasized her administration’s dedication to strengthening the vocational education sector across the county, highlighting the ongoing construction of 43 Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) and the recruitment of 134 instructors.

“Empowering our youth through skills and training is not just an investment in their future; it's the foundation of a stronger, self-reliant Kwale. With every vocational center we build and every instructor we hire, we are unlocking potential and creating pathways to prosperity,” she stated.

To further ease access for students from low-income families, the governor announced that the county has disbursed KSh30 million in grants to support vocational trainees, ensuring no deserving youth is left behind due to financial constraints.

“My administration is committed to ensuring that youths are given equal opportunities and the required support to shape their future,” Achani added.

Andrew Mule, Member of the County Assembly for Kubo South Ward, commended the county’s proactive approach to youth development, noting that technical training aligns with labor market demands and fuels community growth.

“Our youth are the engine of transformation in Kwale, and technical skills are the fuel. By investing in vocational training, we are not only creating jobs, we are unlocking dreams and building a generation that can stand on its own,” Mule said.

Among the graduating class was Bakari Ali, who shared how the program had transformed his life and provided him with tangible skills to support himself and his family.

“This training has changed my life. I now have skills I can use to earn a living. I thank the County Government for believing in us,” he said. “To fellow youth — don’t wait for opportunities to come to you; take the step and create your path.”