Thika West Adult and Continuing Education officer Francis Kariuki has challenged the Kikuyu community to support adult literacy enrollment in the area as it is an integral part of development.
Kariuki said literacy for adults is an essential ingredient in wealth creation and enjoyment of modernity.
"It is a privilege that the government has set up adult learning centres within our neighbourhood and thus all the illiterates in our society and more so this region should be encouraged to fully utilize the government subsidized service," Kariuki said.
"We train adults to become literate to assist them acquire skills like operating their Bank accounts, M-pesa services, reading and writing which most Kikuyu adults it Thika West region are declining to take. My people should embrace the privilege and join the tutorials," he said.
Kariuki revealed that learners are also equipped with skills to better manage their business and agricultural ventures. He said the institution was offering library services, tailoring and dress making courses, carpentry and masonry among others.
"Through collaboration between the government, donors and financial agencies, adult education has served to improve the quality of lives for those who have enrolled," he added.