Youth Employment and Vocational Training in Kenya

Youth Employment and Vocational Training II project is based on the bilateral Government Negotiations between Kenya and Germany from December 2022. It contributes to the realization of the "Kenya Vision 2030" and the "TVET Blueprint" of the Government of Kenya. The project aligns with the Finnish development cooperation priority area of “Quality inclusive education” and the objectives in Finland´s Kenya country programme 2020-2024, as well as the core area of "Sustainable Economic Development" of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). 

Duration: 15.2.2024–15.2.2026

Short description: Kenya's economy has experienced significant growth, ranking third in sub-Saharan Africa. However, high unemployment rates persist, especially among youth, with approximately 37% living below the poverty line. Women and persons with disabilities face additional challenges in terms of higher unemployment rates and limited access to education and employment opportunities. 

The project aims to integrate inclusive and market-oriented Dual TVET programs for young men and women in the Kenyan TVET system. 

Funding: The project is jointly funded. The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is financing the project in Finland.

Partners: Koulutuskuntayhtymä Brahe & Kainuun ammattiopisto

Contact for more information:
Ari Hannus, ari.hannus@brahe.fi, tel. +358 40 135 7109