Kibabii University hosted the launch of the National Youth Council’s Wazo Youth Regional Forums, an event graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Hon. Salim Mvurya. He was accompanied by the Principal Secretary Ismail Maalim Madey, Bungoma County Governor H.E. Kenneth Lusaka, and Kanduyi MP Hon. John Makali. The delegation from the National Youth Council (NYC) was led by Chairperson, National Youth Advisory Council Ms. Sophy Nekoye Waliaula and CEO Ms. Gloria Wawira. They were received by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Ipara.
According to the NYC CEO, Wazo is an Invention and Innovative youth-focused program designed to empower, engage and nurture the youth in a comprehensive approach to sustainable development through their startups. It addresses youth unemployment, high failure rate of start-ups, protecting the intellectual property of innovators and enabling them to fully capitalize on their innovative ideas.
A key highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kibabii University and the National Youth Council. The MoU will pave the way for joint initiatives and research focused on youth empowerment, employment creation, and addressing challenges affecting young people.
Kibabii University is already at the forefront in youth-focused initiatives, including the Ajira Digital Program and the DIES Project, both of which equip young people with entrepreneurial skills and digital competencies. The new collaboration with NYC is set to further enhance opportunities for students and the surrounding community.
The Vice Chancellor welcomed the partnership, emphasizing the University’s commitment to youth development.
“We spend time with the youth and understand their aspirations. They are a creative and energetic generation that needs support to realize their full potential. This Memorandum of Understanding is timely, and we sincerely thank the National Youth Council for this partnership,” he said.
