NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 20 \u2013 Young people in Kenya are set to benefit from new job opportunities following a partnership between BrighterMonday and key players in the country\u2019s security sector aimed at enhancing employment and strengthening corporate security leadership.<\/p>\n
The initiative targets youth aged between 18 and 35, with a focus on improving work readiness training, expanding job placements, and aligning skills with the evolving demands of the security industry.<\/p>\n
BrighterMonday\u2019s Country Programme Lead and Head of Strategy at TATC, Penina Kimani, said the collaboration seeks to transform how organizations recruit and prepare talent within the sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cKenyan organizations are increasingly required to adopt proactive, intelligence-led, and skills-driven approaches to onboarding talent in the security sector, particularly in the face of evolving threats and operational risks,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The partnership comes at a time when the security sector is becoming increasingly important as a driver of economic stability, with businesses placing greater emphasis on risk management and crisis preparedness.<\/p>\n
Kimani noted that the sector plays a critical role in supporting economic growth and investment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe security sector is widely recognized as a fundamental pillar for economic growth and stability, acting as a prerequisite for development, investment, and daily operation. It is therefore important to grow in tandem with the expectations of jobseekers and employers,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She added that the programme will provide training, strengthen employer linkages, and support recruitment activities to improve job placement outcomes in line with current industry needs.<\/p>\n
The initiative will be implemented under the Gen-Kazi programme, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, which focuses on equipping young people with market-relevant skills and connecting them to employment opportunities.<\/p>\n
Through the programme, BrighterMonday aims to position the security sector as a viable career pathway while addressing youth unemployment, particularly among underserved groups such as women, non-urban youth, and persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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