Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Addresses FCA Kenya Creative Industries Students at Makueni Tech & Innovation Hub

Makueni governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. interacting with FCA’s Creative Industries students at Makueni Tech & Innovation Hub in Wote.

Makueni governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. recently engaged with students from FCA Kenya’s Creative Industries program at the Makueni Tech & Innovation Hub in Wote, emphasizing the crucial role of digital platforms in fostering entrepreneurship and providing sustainable career paths for young people.

During the interactive session, Governor Kilonzo highlighted the transformative potential of digital platforms in driving innovation and economic prosperity. “Opening up every avenue, particularly the Internet, is crucial for empowering our youth to showcase their talents and build viable careers,” he emphasised

Alice Wambui, Head of the Innovation Hub, commended the governor’s initiative and urged young participants to seize opportunities provided by the facility. “Youth are well aware of the challenges we face. I encourage them to create their own platforms and become solution-builders for accessing online work opportunities and securing employment,” she said.

Peter Njuguna, FCA Kenya’s project assistant, echoed the importance of initiatives like these in fostering skills development and preparing students for digital job markets. “The aim of our visit to the Makueni Tech & Innovation Hub was to provide practical exposure and networking opportunities, inspiring collaboration among FCA CI students for future employment prospects,” he stated.

Reflecting on the visit, Harry Owino, an FCA CI Web developer student, said, “Interacting with cutting-edge technology like 3D printers has significantly expanded my understanding of innovation.”

Watch the video here: Ou r Visit to Makueni Tech Hub

Text: Daisy Obare