2Jiajiri is an enterprise development and wealth creation programme of the KCB Foundation.
The objective of the programme is to create and support new and existing enterprises in the informal sector through vocational training, business development services and market linkages.
The programme intends that the increasing expansion and formalisation of enterprises will create employment opportunities.
The programme focusses on the following sectors:
- Agribusiness
- Automotive Engineering
- Beauty and Personal Care
- Building and Construction
- Domestic Services
This recruitment will take place in the counties of Baringo, Garissa, Homabay, Kericho, Kiambu, Marsabit, Nairobi, Samburu and Tana River targeting 500 upskillers for the May 2023 intake under the categories of Apprentices & Business owners for a 3-month course in the respective institutions.
Scholarship selection criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, all applicants must fulfill the criteria below:
- Have a National Identity Card
- Be able to read and write in Kiswahili and/or English.
- Commit to attending all training sessions in participating technical training institutions/vocational training centres in their county of residence.
- Must be willing to contribute 2000/= towards the school fees. This is payable to the training institution upon receiving an official communication from KCB Foundation on the award of the scholarship.
- Must fulfill the criteria and be within one of the two categories (Business Owner or Apprentice).
- Must be willing to take up a National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) grade test certification.
Categories
| BUSINESS OWNER | APPRENTICE |
| a. The business must be existing at the time of this application and be operational for a minimum period of 6 months.b. The business must be within the 5 pillars of 2Jiajiri. (Agribusiness, Automotive Engineering, Beauty & Personal Care, Building & Construction and Domestic services)c. Age limit 25 – 35 years.d. Applicant must have a verifiable business location.e. Applicant must provide business records/evidence to prove operational existence e.g., business permits. | a. Applicant must have worked under a supervisor for the past 6 to 12 months, performing aspects of the skill they are applying the scholarship for.b. The practice must be within the 5 pillars of 2Jiajiri. (Agribusiness, Automotive Engineering, Beauty & Personal Care, Building & Construction and Domestic services).c. Age limit 18 – 35 years.d. Physical location/address of the business of the supervisor/referees. |
How to Apply
Click below for the application forms and the list of participating institutions.
2023 KCB FOUNDATION 2JIAJIRI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
2023 2JIAJIRI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
(This form is not for sale)
Dear Applicant,
We are excited that you are applying for the 2jiajiri Programme. Before completing the application form, please read the information below carefully.
Scholarship Selection Criteria
Eligibility:To qualify for the skills and enterprise development project scholarships, all applicants must fulfill the criteria below:
- Have a National Identity Card
- Be able to read and write in Kiswahili and/or English
- Commit to attend all training sessions in participating technical training institutions/vocational training centers in their county of residence.
- Be within one of the two categories (Business Owner, Apprentice)
- Contribution of KES. 2000/= towards the school fees. This is payable to the training institution upon receiving official communication from KCB Foundation on award of the scholarship.
Instructions
- Fill out the application form as clearly and as completely as possible.
- Only complete applications will be considered and admission into the programme is based on a competitive selection process.
- Once Completed, Download the form and present it during the interview.(After Submitting your responses download and/or print the form by selecting the “print or get PDF of answers” tab)
- During the interview, candidates will be expected to come with completed application forms with passport size photo attached together with copies of National Identity card and certificate of their highest academic qualification.
- The candidates will also be expected to present originals of the above documents. Failure to produce these documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
NOTE
- Applicants will be given equal opportunity and shall not be discriminated on the basis of disability, gender, regional, religious and ethnic background.
- Please contact the respective school of your interest for detailed information