Kenya Progresses Toward Vision 2030 With NITA’s Successful Youth Training In Bomet
Principal Secretary of the State Department for Labour and Skills Development, Shadrack Mwadime conferring certificates during the ceremony.
By Lamech Willy
Principal Secretary of the State Department for Labour and Skills Development, Shadrack Mwadime, has stressed the importance of a skilled, productive, competitive, and adaptive human resource base, as fundamental to the government’s bottom-up economic transformation agenda and Vision 2030.
Mwadime emphasized that Kenya’s ambitious goals’ social, economic and political pillars, are deeply rooted in human resource development.
The PS who was joined by Sotik Legislator, Francis Sigei and NITA Acting Director General, Theresa Wasike, highlighted the increasing global demand for domestic workers and their significant socio-economic contributions.
He stated that the growing demand aligns with the Constitutional advocacy for decent work, which promotes gainful employment alongside fundamental rights, adequate income, representation, and social protection.
The graduation ceremony held at Sotik Primary School in Bomet County, reinforced Kenya’s commitment to becoming a globally competitive nation with an excellent quality of life for all its citizens by 2030, Thursday, during the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)-sponsored by Sotik NG-CDF.
“The NITA-Sotik NG-CDF initiative is a vital component of our Vision 2030 strategy,” Mwadime said. “By equipping trainees with knowledge and skills, we are enabling them to contribute actively to Kenya’s socio-economic development”.
He praised NITA for its continuous efforts to meet the evolving industry needs and for its role in training young Kenyans with essential technical skills.
Mwadime encouraged the graduates to leverage their new skills for future success, noting that the true value lies not just in the certificate, but in applying the acquired knowledge.
He described the graduation as a significant milestone and a step towards realizing one’s purpose in life, urging the graduates to uphold the principles of integrity, innovation, and patriotism.
SotikMember of Parliament Francis Sigei, reported that the training of the 52 graduates, who came from humble backgrounds, cost Sh2.8 million, a significant investment in their future.
Sigei also called on financial institutions, to support young entrepreneurs in starting businesses, to secure their incomes and contribute to economic growth.
NITA Acting Director General, Theresa Wasike, congratulated the graduates on their achievements, marking the event as a significant milestone in empowering youth with the skills needed for Kenya’s evolving industrial landscape.
“This graduation reflects our collective effort to educate and equip the youth, which is crucial for driving productivity and fulfilling our mandate to
provide a well-trained workforce,” Wasike said.
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