Arise Media 
Kenyans have been encouraged to take full advantage of the ongoing ‘Kazi Majuu‘ fairs being organized countrywide.
Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions Chairman David Maina Mwangi emphasized the vital role of these fairs in providing employment opportunities locally and internationally.
Speaking at the Embu’s Moi Stadium during the ongoing Kazi Majuu Fair, the Chairman highlighted the importance of the program in bridging the gap between job seekers and potential employers.
“Our technical institutes are equipping students with skills that are not only in demand within Kenya but also highly sought after abroad. These fairs provide an excellent platform for showcasing these talents and connecting with employers who need skilled professionals,” he said.
Maina, the Chief Principal of Nyeri National Vocational Training Institute, said the fairs aim to create awareness about the various technical skills and training programs available at technical institutes and are marketable even abroad.
“They also serve as a networking venue for graduates to meet with industry leaders and potential employers. In the fairs, we bring all the 40 Technical Training Institutes and genuine agencies who connect job seekers to available opportunities abroad,” he said.
This initiative aligns with the government’s broader efforts to combat unemployment and enhance the skill sets of the Kenyan workforce, ensuring they remain competitive both locally and internationally.
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Simon Kivuti, Chief Principal of Jeremiah Nyaga Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Embu, clarified that the fairs were not providing government-funded opportunities to work abroad.
“The fair aims at raising awareness, not assurance that the government will pay for people to go abroad for jobs,” Kivuti stated.
Catherine Gikonyo, the Tetu Vocational Training Institute Principal, shared a success story from her institute, which has already sent about ten graduates to Germany through various agencies.
“We have included German and other foreign languages in our curriculum to prepare our students for opportunities abroad,” she noted.
Ms Gikonyo mentioned that they have embraced a dual program that ensures learners receive theoretical and practical knowledge.
“This approach guarantees that our graduates are well-rounded and ready to meet the demands of the job market,” she noted.
Monica Mwende of Monisa Company Limited, an accredited agency, urged job seekers to be cautious of fake agents.
“We are accredited by the government, and job seekers must verify the credentials of any agency they engage with to ensure they do not fall prey to fraudsters,” Mwende advised.
She said the list of all accredited agents was available at the government’s National Employment Authority (NEA) website.
The State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), in collaboration with the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, has been organizing fairs where attendees are trained on migration processes, requirements, and steps in securing jobs abroad.
The First Kazi Maju fair took place in Meru County, with the second one currently taking place in Embu. The initiative aims to cover the entire country, bringing opportunities to every region.
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