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Land that villagers rubbished now beacon of hope

The rugged terrain at Kipsinende Technical Training Institute, in Kipkelion West Constituency. [Nikko Tanui, Standard]

A piece of land measuring 22 acres that none wanted in Kipkelion West Constituency has now turned a beacon of hope for more than 400 students now minting new vocational skills on it.

Located at the top of a rocky hill at Chilchila Ward is Kipsinende Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) - a miracle - since the dream to start the institution almost died as locals were not willing to donate land.

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