Government to issue certificates to 15 million artisans in Jua Kali

From left: Narok MP Rebecca Tonkei, Parliamentary Committee on Education Chairman Tinderet MP Julius Melly, Eldoret National Polytechnic Chief Principal Charles Koech and Igembe North MP Julius Faituma during a tour of the institution in Uasin Gishu County on April 9, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

At least 5, 000 artisans in the Jua Kali sector have been awarded certificates under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

Implementers of the policy said the government would certify 15 million skilled Kenyans in the informal sector in recognition of their contribution in filling technical gaps.