Every now and then, we hear big companies and banks rolling out programs targeting youth. All these efforts are directed towards eradicating poverty by creating more jobs for the youth.
Youths who want to join businesses face challenges of raising start-up capital. Sometimes, for those who manage to raise the capital and get their businesses running, challenges come in when these youths are not equipped with adequate managerial skills.
Kenya commercial bank, KCB has therefore seen the need to offer mentorship program before providing finances to the youths.
The program, known as 2Jiajiri, meaning, 'let us employ ourselves, is aimed supporting self-employment mentality.
The Sh50 billion program which was launched by KCB foundation on March 9, 2016, will involve participants getting connected with mentors, financial advisors and investors.
70% of the beneficiaries to come from the Jua Kali artisans.This is a noble move that if implemented transparently will make thousands of youths self-reliant.