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Kenya rolls out RPL certification for 40,000 youth to boost employability

RPL Practitioner Solomon Eyanae facilitating awareness forum on Friday at Maralal Vocational Training Center in Samburu County.[Courtesy]

The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) has kicked off a nationwide awareness drive on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification, targeting more than 40,000 youth in a programme designed to boost skills development and employability.

The RPL certification process is part of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, a five-year Government of Kenya programme supported by the World Bank. The initiative aims to increase employability, raise earnings, and promote savings among vulnerable youth in Kenya.

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