Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology is among the pioneer Universities to take up the Kenya government’s initiative to address youth unemployment by launching Ajira Digital Club. MMUST launched the Ajira club on Friday, 19th November, 2021 at the University Main Catering Unit (MCU 001). The launching ceremony was graced by the Principal Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Mr. Jerome Ochieng.
Speaking during the ceremony, Mr. Ochieng congratulated the University Management for implementing the initiative to ensure self-employment of youths. “Ajira Digital initiative is among the government flagship programs to address unemployment among the youths. Online work is the way to go, let us take advantage of the available digital opportunities to empower students with the skills to enable them earn a living. Online writing works, online jobs pay,” stressed Mr. Ochieng.