H.E. Governor Wavinya Ndeti presided over the pass-out parade of the 2nd Cohort of the Machakos Youth Service (MYS), marking a significant milestone in the county’s sustained investment in youth empowerment. Building on the success of the inaugural cohort, the programme brought together 1,700 young people from all 40 wards, demonstrating its expanding reach and transformative impact across Machakos County.
The colourful ceremony, attended by proud parents and guardians, signified the successful completion of the boot camp phase, a period focused on discipline, mentorship, and life skills development, and the beginning of a new chapter for the graduates.
Following the pass-out, the youths will transition to Vocational Training Centres for a fully sponsored three-month skills training programme. Courses on offer include Electrical & Electronics, Culinary Arts, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Plumbing, Masonry, Welding, Cosmetology, Fashion & Design, and Event Management & DJ. In addition to classroom instruction, the trainees will gain practical experience and access income-generating opportunities before sitting for National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) examinations, earning nationally recognised certifications.
Governor Wavinya Ndeti reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to empowering young people with practical skills, confidence, and opportunity. Through sustained investment in programmes like MYS, the County Government continues to nurture self-reliant, skilled, and economically productive youth who will drive the socio-economic transformation of Machakos County.
