Ajiry, which launched in May of last year, wants to make it simpler for young people to connect with employers or anybody searching for a service from an expert.
In the next 12 months, the project hopes to reach over 24,000 young people in ten counties before expanding to additional counties.
“We want those youth to be part of our team, we want the energy that the youth have because they are poised to take over the country,” said Kirubi.
The pilot counties include Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Kilifi, Laikipia, Meru, Nyeri, Machakos and Nakuru.
“Once an individual has downloaded this application, workers will cast a wide net in their search for job opportunities and in turn formalize the informal sector,” said Centum Group CEO Chris Kirubi during the launch last year.
Kirubi, who has been in the forefront of speaking up for the kids and providing them with online counsel, challenged them, saying that there is no class of privileged and successful people, but that everyone has the opportunity to define their own success.
“It’s time for the youth to stop saying “serikali saidia” (government to intervene) all the time and start asking yourself what you are doing to better yourself and your situation,” he said.
EKraal Innovation Hub, a major cyber security organization, will offer free cyber security training at the newly opened Ajiry centres.
“Ajiry is not just a project, it is a mission to transform this country by connecting young people with job opportunities through the Ajiry App and the Training centres,” said Centum CEO James Mworia.
