Kamukunji Development, Education & Bursaries

Airbase Ward: Skills, Roads & Technical Training

An in-depth look at how vocational training, road upgrades, and technical skills development are transforming Airbase Ward.

Airbase Ward: Skills, Roads & Technical Training
Representatives from the Embassy of Japan in Kenya visited key education, digital skills, and enterprise institutions across Kamukunji, highlighting partnerships supporting vocational training, youth empowerment, and local industry.
Airbase Ward has become a focal point for skills development and practical pathways into employment.For years, limited access to vocational training and poor road connectivity constrained opportunity for residents. Recent investments have shifted this trajectory, positioning Airbase as a centre for technical learning and improved mobility.

Technical & Vocational Training

The establishment and expansion of technical training facilities has been central to Airbase Ward’s transformation.
  • Opening of the Kamukunji Technical & Vocational College
  • Enrollment of 565+ students across artisan and technical programmes
  • Courses aligned to market demand, including construction trades, electrical work, mechanics, and ICT support
These programmes are equipping youth with practical skills that translate directly into income-generating work.
Kamukunji Technical and Vocational College in Airbase Ward, commissioned by William Ruto, is expanding access to technical and vocational training, equipping local youth with skills for employment and self-reliance.Kamukunji Technical and Vocational College in Airbase Ward, commissioned by William Ruto, is expanding access to technical and vocational training, equipping local youth with skills for employment and self-reliance.
Kamukunji Technical and Vocational College in Airbase Ward, commissioned by William Ruto, is expanding access to technical and vocational training, equipping local youth with skills for employment and self-reliance.Kamukunji Technical and Vocational College in Airbase Ward, commissioned by William Ruto, is expanding access to technical and vocational training, equipping local youth with skills for employment and self-reliance.Kamukunji Technical and Vocational College in Airbase Ward, commissioned by William Ruto, is expanding access to technical and vocational training, equipping local youth with skills for employment and self-reliance.

Roads, Access & Connectivity

Infrastructure upgrades have complemented skills training by improving access and safety.
  • Tarmacking and rehabilitation of key access roads within the ward
  • Improved drainage reducing flooding during rainy seasons
  • Street lighting enhancing safety for residents and businesses
Better roads have reduced travel time, supported small enterprises, and improved access to training institutions.

From Training to Employment

The combination of skills and access has begun to yield tangible outcomes.
  • Graduates transitioning into self-employment and local construction projects
  • Increased participation of youth in formal and semi-formal work
  • Reduced vulnerability among school leavers previously excluded from opportunity
Airbase Ward is demonstrating how targeted vocational investment can restore dignity and purpose to young people.
A delegation from the Japanese Embassy toured vocational, digital, and artisan centres across Kamukunji, underscoring support for skills development and local enterprise.A delegation from the Japanese Embassy toured vocational, digital, and artisan centres across Kamukunji, underscoring support for skills development and local enterprise.

A Platform for Inclusive Growth

Airbase’s progress shows that development is most effective when education, infrastructure, and employability are addressed together.