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500 youth to be trained on running own empires

By Alex Wakhisi | 9yrs ago

Maryanne Mwaura Citi Bank Public Affairs Officer gives a certificate to graduates of entrepreneurship training graduate [Photo:Alex Wakhisi/Standard]

Over 500 youth will benefit from an innovative entrepreneurship programme by YMCA Africa.

The programme will take them through training on entrepreneurship, business plan writing, Information Communications and Technology, soft skills relevant in the job market and business communication.

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