The Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) has successfully completed a four-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for over 40 youths in Kisii County.
In a media brief sent to KNA, Kisii County YEDF Coordinator Aatos Mogoi said the participants have gained valuable skills in AI, preparing them for various job opportunities in the rapidly growing digital economy.
“This training is a testament to our commitment to empowering the youth and equipping them with the necessary skills to thrive in today’s job market,” said Mogoi.
The AI training was conducted between May 30 and June 3 at the County Education Hall in Kisii town by Ajira Digital in collaboration with the National Employment Authority and the Director of Youth Affairs in Kisii.
The initiative aligns with the Fund’s mandate of linking youths to mentorship and coaching opportunities as well as support the national government’s aim of creating job opportunities for the youth.
Catherine Robert, a participant in the training, noted that she can now source for AI-related online jobs on websites such as Upwork, 99 Designs, and Fiverr using the knowledge gained during the entire training period.
Wellington Omondi, another participant, said that he can undertake data entry and machine language jobs online.
By Linet Akinyi and Kevin Wanyama
