Ruto to certify 40,000 skilled youth without formal qualifications
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President William Ruto has announced an initiative to formally certify 40,000 skilled young Kenyans who lack formal academic qualifications, recognizing skills acquired through prior learning and work experience.
- 40,000 skilled young people will be certified under the Recognition of Prior Learning programme.
- The initiative announced by President William Ruto aims to bridge the gap between practical ability and formal employment.
- The government is also expanding digital training to prepare 1.9 million Kenyans for tech sector opportunities and 350,000 digital jobs.
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