179 TVET graduates in Kerio Valley have been provided with assorted tools of trade courtesy of a partnership between World Vision and the Elgeyo Marakwet County Government in a bid to reduce crime in the region.
Speaking during the handover at Chesongoch, Marakwet East Sub-county, World Vision Coordinator Moses Kiptugen said the aim is to provide the young people with alternative means of income which will steer them away from criminal activities, especially cattle rustling.
“Some of these students were previously involved in cattle rustling, but they have since reformed and acquired skills to support themselves,” he said, adding that the tools will uplift the community as a whole as the graduates have vast skills ranging from motor vehicle mechanics, hairdressing, plumbing, welding, carpentry and tailoring.
County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education Edwin Kibor lauded World Vision for the support, expressing confidence that all the graduates will have something to do with the tools they have been given.
He acknowledged the positive impact the programme has had on the graduates, many of whom reformed bandits who are now engaged in lawful and productive activities.
YOU MAY ALSO READ:
Govt rolls out plans to help poets get paid for their content
By Vostine Ratemo
You can also follow our social media pages on Twitter: Education News KE and Facebook: Education News Newspaper for timely updates.
>>> Click here to stay up-to-date with trending regional stories