The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has invited applications for Technical & Vocational Education Training (TVET) scholarships.
In a notice on March 1, KeNHA said that the scholarships are under the Regional Mombasa Port Access Road Project (MOMBASA – MARIAKANI (A8) HIGHWAY PROJECT LOT 2: KWA JOMVU – MARIAKANI SECTION).
According to the authority, the funds for the scholarships are part of the financing received by the government of Kenya from the German Development Bank (KfW), European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Union – Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund (EU-AITF) towards the cost of the Mombasa – Mariakani (A109) Highway Lot 2: Kwa Jomvu – Mariakani.
“Part of the proceeds of the financing will be utilized to settle payment for Technical & Vocational Education Training (TVET) of unemployed youth living in the communities abutting the road project. The objective of the program is to support capacity development process during the project period that will assist the unemployed youth enhance their skills to secure gainful work thereafter,” part of the notice reads.
It adds, “The program is also aimed at building the economic capabilities of the youth through self-development and improvement of skills to enhance the country’s technical skills among the youth.”
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Eligibility for the KeNHA scholarships
Applications may be submitted by those who meet the following criteria:
I. Basic Criteria for Selection for Vocational Skills Training:
a) Must be aged between 18 and 35 years old.
b) Must have at least a KCPE Certificate with no formal training at the Diploma level or above.
c) Must be able to read and write.
d) Must be a resident of the following Sub – Counties: Jomvu, Kinango, Kaloleni and Rabai that are along the Kwa Jomvu – Mariakani road project.
II. Priority will be given to:
a) Youth who are orphaned and/or those from single parenthood families.
b) Young single mothers who meet the qualifications.
c) Applicants who are categorized as persons living with disability.
d) Applicants from low-income families and those living in informal settlements along the project area.
The scholarship will cover the following:
i. Tuition and Examination Fee.
ii. Material Requirements for the courses.
iii. Monthly subsistence allowance for each beneficiary.
Programs
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP)
Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Masonry, Carpentry, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Welding and Fabrication, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Dressmaking and Tailoring.
Mazeras Youth Polytechnic (MYP)
Electrical Installation & Electronics, Carpentry Metal Processing Technology, Fashion Design & Dressmaking Masonry, Plumbing, Hair Dressing, Beauty Therapy, Motor Vehicle Technology.
Mariakani Vocational Training Centre (MVTC)
Computer Operator, Hair Dressing, Beauty Therapy, Tailoring, Electrical Wireman, Welding (Electric arc), General Fitter, Light Vehicle Mechanics, Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, Masonry.
Application forms can be downloaded from the KeNHA Website (www.kenha.co.ke) or hard copies obtained from the KeNHA Coast Regional Offices, Public Works Building, 2nd floor, Shimanzi Road.
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They may also be obtained at the Jomvu, Kinango, Kaloleni and Rabai Sub-County Offices.
Submission of applications
The duly filled applications should be submitted at any of the listed locations above by Friday March 28, 2025, at 5:00pm. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
The application forms by the interested youth must be stamped by the Area Chief or Assistant County Commissioner as a verification of the applicant’s residence in the target Sub-counties.
Also, the selection of applicants will be undertaken with the support of the National Government and County Education Officers in the respective
counties.
A list of successful applicants will be generated upon completion of vetting. The applicants will be contacted and enrolled to their respective institutions in the May 2025 intake.
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