The government’s Ajira Digital platform, in partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Association (KEPSA) has announced opportunities for various service providers, including painters and makeup artists.
In a statement shared on Wednesday, KEPSA announced that it is looking for skilled service providers in the blue-collar sector to attend an engaging workshop scheduled to run from 23rd September to 4th October on how they can leverage digital platforms to expand their enterprises.
To apply for the training opportunity, interested individuals were asked to scan a QR code available at https://x.com/KEPSA_KENYA/status/1836374742678262023.
This capacity building opportunity is in partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Bingwa.ke, and the Mastercard Foundation.
According to the announcement, service providers eligible for selection include electrical services providers, painters, nail tech service providers, skilled persons in woodworking services, make-up artists, plumbing services, skin aesthetics service providers and air conditioning service providers.
KEPSA is a body that brings together different players in the business and corporate world, enabling them to speak as one when engaging government, development partners and other stakeholders on various policies and programmes.
It has membership categories that represent over 1,000,000 businesses and supports enterprises with opportunities for training, networking, financial connections, mentorship, and coaching to enhance growth in various sectors.
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What Is Ajira Digital?
Ajira Digital, on its part, is a government initiative that seeks to empower Kenyans with digital skills, training, and mentorship to enable them earn incomes through various online avenues.
With the high levels of unemployment in the country, the government has been striving to improve internet connectivity in various parts of the country. This has been done with an aim to give more Kenyans access to digital jobs.
On September 14, the Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya announced that the government had a plan to lay 2,500 kilometres of fibre across 19 counties at a cost of Ksh5 billion to enhance internet access for Kenyans in the rural areas. According to CA, the project is 50 percent complete with a total of 1,300 kilometres of fibre optic connectivity already laid.
Government Enhances Internet Connectivity
Speaking at a Nairobi hotel, CA Director General David Mugonyi said the second phase of the project would facilitate last-mile connectivity to 3,800 public offices and institutions across the country.
“Today, connectivity is the biggest driver of the global economy. Without robust, secure and competitive telecommunications markets, Africa’s participation and capacity to exploit the opportunities of a rapidly expanding digital economy are significantly constrained,” he stated.
He emphasized that access to affordable, reliable and high-speed internet is vital in modern economies and essential for economic growth.
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Kenya has talented young people engaging in various industries like beauty and content creation. Training sessions such as the ones Ajira Digital is offering come in handy in equipping businesses with vital skills to improve their performance.
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