Kabete MP hopeful unveils fully funded skills scholarship for youth and vulnerable groups

James Wanjohi, an aspirant for Member of Parliament for Kabete Constituency./HANDOUT

James Wanjohi, an aspirant for Member of Parliament for Kabete Constituency, has announced a special empowerment scholarship programme aimed at equipping young people in Kabete with practical and marketable skills.

In a public announcement titled “Empowering Kabete Through Skills”, Mr Wanjohi unveiled the initiative in partnership with Wanjohi Technical Training Institute (WTTI).

Addressing members of the clergy and churches within the constituency, Mr Wanjohi acknowledged the vital role religious institutions play in providing hope and spiritual guidance to their communities.

The empowerment drive comes alongside other youth-focused initiatives led by Mr Wanjohi, including the James Wanjohi Muguga Ward Pool Table Tournaments, which recently reached their finals on 22 February 2026.

The pool events are being held weekly in every ward within the constituency. The recent tournament attracted hundreds of young people, offering them a constructive platform for engagement, mentorship and personal growth.

Participants credited the initiative with helping them stay away from crime, build confidence and, overall, form positive social networks, while also competing for cash prizes ranging from Sh1,000 to Sh12,000.

Under the scholarship programme, Mr Wanjohi said his commitment to youth empowerment and poverty eradication inspired the launch of the sponsorship initiative.

The institute is currently enrolling students in professional courses including Barista Training (professional coffee making), DJ Skills (sound and entertainment management) and Digital Marketing (social media and online business). Under the Wanjohi Scholarship Offer, tuition fees will be fully paid by Mr James Wanjohi.

People with disabilities and orphans will be fully sponsored and will not be required to pay any fees, including registration. Other interested applicants will be required to pay a registration fee of Sh1,000. However, in what the letter described as being “in the spirit of compassion”, Mr Wanjohi stated that all orphans and persons with disabilities (PWDs) would be exempted from the Sh1,000 registration fee.

The letter called upon churches to share the opportunity with their congregations to ensure that no talent in Kabete remains untapped due to a lack of school fees. Interested applicants can register by calling 0701 252 525 or by visiting offices in any ward within Kabete Constituency.

Mr Wanjohi expressed appreciation for community partnership in building a more skilled and self-reliant Kabete