Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook Circle, successfully hosted a two-day skills and career development programme at Kiambu National Polytechnic, bringing together students, industry leaders and learning partners to prepare young people for opportunities in the digital economy and beyond.
The event attracted students from the ICT and Automotive Engineering departments, who participated in hands-on training, mentorship sessions, career talks, technology demonstrations, and cultural engagements designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations. It also hosted general classes in Data Privacy and fraud as well as financial literacy .
Working alongside partners including Digi Farm, Power Learn Project (PLP) and other industry experts, the programme exposed students to emerging career opportunities, digital skills, innovation, agritech solutions, entrepreneurship and employability pathways.
“The Safaricom Hook Circle is all about creating opportunities for young people by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and support they need to succeed in today’s changing world. Through engagements like this, we connect students with industry experts, practical learning experiences and mentorship that help bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace. Working closely with learning institutions and industry partners, we are preparing young people for meaningful careers, entrepreneurship and lifelong growth. Our commitment is to continue creating opportunities that empower the next generation to reach their full potential,” said Fawzia Ali Kimanthi, Chief Consumer Business Officer, Safaricom PLC.
The Kiambu National Polytechnic engagement forms part of the broader Safaricom Hook Circle programme which aims to help young people strengthen their employability and future career prospects.
The event also brought together stakeholders from the education and private sectors, reaffirming the importance of collaboration in equipping young people with relevant, market-driven skills that respond to the evolving needs of the workforce.
Since its inception in 2023, Safaricom Hook Circle has positively impacted over one million young people across Meru, Mombasa, Nairobi, Kakamega, Siaya and Nyeri counties. The programme continues to expand its reach as Safaricom works towards engaging young people across all 47 counties in Kenya.
Young Kenyans aged 10 to 24 years can join the Safaricom Hook community by dialing *555# or signing up through the Safaricom App.