Employment opportunities for 500 youth in Kilifi

As we begin 2026, the Safal MRM Foundation continues to strengthen pathways that connect young people in Kilifi to dignified employment, industrial exposure, and entrepreneurial opportunity through the Mabati Technical Training Institute

Building on the momentum of 2025, this year’s focus remains clear: ensuring that training translates into tangible economic opportunity.

2025 Impact Snapshot

In 2025, Mabati Technical Training Institute enrolled and trained 1,033 students, reflecting strong demand for market-relevant technical skills.

Through MTTI’s Career Services Office:

• 62 youth were linked directly to employment
• 237 youth secured industrial attachments and internships

These placements provided essential hands-on experience, strengthening school-to-work transitions and improving employability outcomes for Kilifi youth.

2026: Early Progress and Continued Momentum

The year has begun with steady growth and active engagement.

Enrollment and Training

• 316 new students enrolled in January 2026
• 125 continuing students advancing in their programs

Industrial Exposure

Within the first two months of 2026 (January & February):

• 33 students have already been linked to industrial attachments

Early placement ensures trainees gain practical exposure while still in training, increasing their competitiveness in the job market.

Industry Linkages

• 20 trainees shortlisted for employment by Brollo Kenya Ltd

This milestone reinforces Mabati Technical Training Institute’s commitment to aligning technical training with industry needs and strengthening employer confidence in our graduates.

Expanding Access Through Recognition of Prior Learning

Mabati Technical Training Institute is currently hosting the  National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement: NYOTA/NITA Recognition of Prior Learning assessments, with:

• Over 100 youth undergoing evaluation

Recognition of Prior Learning enables skilled but uncertified youth to obtain formal recognition of their competencies, significantly improving their employability and earning potential.

The Road Ahead

While enrollment continues to grow, the critical challenge remains scaling job linkages, employer partnerships, and entrepreneurship support to match the number of trained youth entering the workforce.

The demand for industrial placements, startup toolkits, and job matching services continues to exceed current resources.

 A Call to Expand Opportunity

With additional funding, we aim to:

• Increase the number of youth linked to employment and paid internships
• Expand employer partnerships within and beyond Kilifi County
• Provide startup toolkits and mentorship for young entrepreneurs
• Strengthen our Career Services Office to support structured job matching and follow-up
• Establish an Internship Support Fund to assist vulnerable students with transport stipends, enabling them to complete industrial attachments in Mombasa, where most host companies are based.

Every contribution helps move a youth from training into income, from uncertainty into stability.

Together, we can accelerate school-to-work transitions and ensure that skills development translates into sustainable livelihoods for the youth of Kilifi.

Your continued support is not only funding training but also funding futures!

With Gratitude,

Safal MRM Foundation