By Gabriel Teimuge & Claire Mathijsen | Secretary Kenya and Project Leader
Dear Rafikis,
The first quarter of 2025 has been incredibly productive for our institutions with tremendous growth, an increase in student enrollment as well as a rise in the number of new academic and support staff. KTTI alone enrolled 462 new students from the underserved West Pokot region in a single intake. There is a total of 1825 trainees in our schools at the moment.
Our institutions continue to collaborate with local industry players to offer industrial attachments and internships for our students. This partnership has significantly enhanced the quality of education and hands-on experience our students receive.
We are proud of the many success stories from our alumni. Outstanding alumni include Enoch M.,a former masonery student, now head of a construction company, who successfully completed several projects and created over 40 jobs for fellow youth. Another inspiring example is Grace K., an agriculture graduate, who successfully set up a poultry farm and sells 1500 chicks every week. Stories like these reinforce our mission of equipping young people in rural Kenya with the skills they need to build a life as they reduce unemployment, strife and poverty.
Additionally, all academic staff have successfully completed mandatory training in Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET). This training emphasizes a personalized learning approach where students progress at their own pace, ensuring they demonstrate full mastery of skills before advancing. This model promotes equity and excellence in education.
Novelties: (1) A 1-year Nurse's Aid and Caregiver course started in September is attracting a high number of trainees (2) A welding department trainee demonstrated an ingenious barbecue flip grill (3) Students in talent show entertain their peers in a well attended event.
Developments: The new administration block at Sergoek is nearing completion and proparing for the first building to rely entirely on solar energy. It's roof will be covered with panels that will provide electricity for the whole school.
Lastly, we were honored to host members/donors of Rafiki Ya Maisha International from Europe for an inspection visit. They were pleased with the progress and programs at both institutions. Their visit was also a great source of motivation for our students, who continue to benefit from the generosity and support of our donors.
Thank you for your continued support, which enables us to develop and grow these institutions for the betterment of our communities. Kongoi Mising (Thank You in Kalenjin)!
By Claire Mathijsen and Gabriel Teimuge | President France and Secretary Kenya
By Claire Mathijsen & Gabriel Teimuge | Project leader and Secretary Rafiki Kenya
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