40 students from Kericho and Bomet counties received full TVET scholarships

Forty students from Kericho and Bomet counties have been awarded full scholarships for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by the Finlays Community Trust.

This achievement marks a significant milestone in the Trust's ongoing commitment to educational empowerment and youth skills development.

The scholarships cover full tuition for technical courses at Belgut and Konoin Technical Training Institutes.

Upon graduating, each beneficiary will also receive a start-up toolkit valued at Sh 50,000 to assist them in transitioning into the workforce. The total investment in this year's program amounts to Sh 8.7 million.

During the award ceremony, Bishop Alfred Rotich, Chairperson of the Finlays Community Trust Board of Trustees, emphasized the Trust's belief that education is a driver of long-term, sustainable change in local communities.

He stated, "By investing in education, we are laying the foundation for a prosperous and skilled workforce capable of driving Kenya's industrial and economic growth."

Bishop Rotich also mentioned that the scholarship initiative includes industrial attachments and job placement opportunities through a strategic partnership with Browns Plantations Kenya, ensuring graduates gain hands-on experience and improve their marketability.

Additionally, he noted that the Trust has constructed modern workshops and training facilities at Chepseon Youth Polytechnic and Sot Technical Training Institute. To date, the Trust has invested over Sh 317 million in 79 educational infrastructure projects in Kericho and Bomet counties.

Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, the Principal Secretary for TVET Education, praised the initiative as a model for impactful public-private collaboration.

"I wholeheartedly commend this remarkable achievement, which reflects a steadfast commitment to educational empowerment and stands as an initiative worthy of national recognition," Dr. Muoria stated.

Since 2021, the Finlays Community Trust has awarded scholarships to more than 1,100 students across various levels of education, from secondary to postgraduate.

Its student mentorship program, launched in 2023, has reached over 11,000 learners in 11 schools, equipping them with essential life skills and career guidance.