The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a scholarship program aimed at equipping youth along the coastal corridor with technical and vocational skills. The initiative, funded through a partnership between the Government of Kenya, the German Development Bank (KfW), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Union-Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund (EU-AITF), seeks to empower unemployed youth with relevant skills for gainful employment.
KeNHA Director General Kungu Dungu stated that a portion of the funds would be allocated to cover Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs for selected applicants. The remaining funds will support the ongoing Mombasa-Mariakani (A109) Highway Lot 2: Kwa Jomvu-Mariakani road project.
Scholarship Coverage and Training Institutions
The scholarship will cover tuition and examination fees, material costs, and provide a monthly subsistence allowance for each beneficiary. Courses will be offered over a six-month duration at the following institutions:
- Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
- Mazeras Youth Polytechnic
- Mariakani Vocational Training Centre
The available courses include electrical installation, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, motor vehicle mechanics, welding and fabrication, hairdressing, beauty therapy, dressmaking and tailoring, refrigeration, and air conditioning, among others.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be aged between 18 to 35 years
- Possess a KCPE certificate
- Have no formal training at the diploma level or above
- Be able to read and write
- Reside in Jomvu, Kinango, Kaloleni, or Rabai sub-counties
Priority will be given to orphans, individuals from single-parent families, young single mothers, persons living with disabilities, and applicants from low-income families or informal settlements.
Application Process
Application forms can be downloaded from the KeNHA website (www.kenha.co.ke) or collected from the KeNHA Coast Regional Office at the Public Works Building, second floor, off Shimanzi Road. Alternatively, they can be obtained at sub-county offices in Jomvu, Kinango, Kaloleni, and Rabai.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 28, 2025, at 5 PM. The selection process will be conducted with the support of National and County Education Officers to ensure fairness and transparency.
This initiative presents a valuable opportunity for youth to gain essential vocational skills and enhance their employment prospects.
