Unemployed youth to benefit from MasterCard Foundation initiative

BY FREDDIE MIKURO

KISII COUNTY ties with the top 100 set to receive training in cyber security”, he noted.

Kisii County Governor Simba Arati has launched Ajiry Job Centre an initiative by Master Card Foundation aimed at addressing youth unemployment.

According governor Arati the centre will offer training and mentorship opportunities for our youth to acquire digital skills necessary for them to participate effectively in the digital economy.

“The first batch of 68 youth who have received digital skills training graduated during the ceremony. Our goal is to train 1,000 youth drawn from all nine sub coun-

Governor Arati at the same time launched a modern recording studio at the Gusii Stadium where our youth can receive training and record their projects for free as part of the initiative.

“I urge our youth to seize the opportunity and acquire digital skills so as to benefit from the immense opportunities in the digital workspace including data entry, online writing, virtual assistance, digital marketing and transcription”, he stated.