KCB Foundation, CFAO Mobility Kenya Launch Youth E-Mobility Training Programme

KCB Foundation has partnered with CFAO Mobility Kenya to train 200 young Kenyans in automotive and electric mobility(e-mobility) skills, strengthening the effort to prepare a workforce for the country’s growing sustainable transport sector.

This programme will see participants undergo technical training at the Toyota Kenya Academy, where they will receive hands on skills in modern automotive technologies and electric vehicle systems. The initiative is designed to address the increasing demand for skilled professionals as Kenya accelerates the adoption of cleaner mobility solutions.

Beyond the technical education, the programme will also offer training in incorporate entrepreneurship, financial literacy, access to financial opportunities and market linkages. This broader approach will be aimed at equipping the participants with the practical and business skills required to secure employment or establish enterprises within the automotive and e-mobility industry.

Speaking on the partnership, KCB Foundation Managing Director Mendi Njonjo said the collaboration reflects the changing demands in the labor market by focusing on practical and industry driven skills. She also noted that combing technical expertise with entrepreneurial capacity will enable young people and women to participate in Kenya’s evolving mobility sector.

The collaboration is also underscoring the shared commitment of KCB Foundation and CFAO mobility Kenya to strengthen work force development while supporting innovations in the automotive sector. By aligning technical training with the market needs, the partners aim to contribute to the development of telents required for the country’s transition towards sustainable transportation.

The partnership agreement was signed in the presence of KCB Bank Kenya Director of Corporate Banking, Peter Ng’eno, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to youth skills development and initiatives that support economic growth through emerging sectors as electric mobility.

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