A painter in Nakuru Town. [Photo/nation.co.ke]
A Japanese firm is set to train 10,000 youth across the country in painting.
The firm Kansai Plascon, launched the initiative in order to fill the rising artisan skills gap.
The firm’s Managing Director Jamil Virjee said the move was aimed at improving the quality of paintwork done on local building.
Virjee stated that the move will also enable painters root out poor quality paints.
Plascon said the new strategy will also introduce certification for painters thereby helping professionalize the sector.
“Apart from giving back to the industry, we are also contributing to the development of skills and knowledge. Paint retailers will be trained to help them serve their customers professionally when selling paint,” he said in a statement.
he added that the course will encompass modular training on painting and decoration, entrepreneurship, health and safety.