Ujuzi Mashinani Program 2025/2026 Application Form Portal

ByRF Team

If you’ve been keeping an eye on youth empowerment opportunities this year, chances are you’ve come across the Ujuzi Mashinani Program 2025. It is one of those projects that aim to give young Kenyans skills that can bring them closer to real work opportunities.

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Many people have been asking how to apply, where to find the forms, and whether the registration is still open. Luckily, you have arrived at this webpage where we will be discussing everything about this program.

What is the Ujuzi Mashinani Program?

Ujuzi Mashinani, sometimes called Wezesha Vijana, Ujuzi Mashinani or even Ujuzi Mtaani in some counties, is a community-based skills training initiative targeting young people across Kenya.

The main goal is simple; to help you acquire technical and digital skills without having to pay huge fees or travel far. The training is taken right to the community level, usually at local youth empowerment or vocational centers.

The program runs for around three months and focuses on trades that can easily help you earn a living, whether you are employed or self-employed. So if you’ve been sitting at home wondering where to start, let’s help you through it.

What Kind of Training Does Ujuzi Mashinani Program Offer?

The program isn’t just about one or two areas. It covers a wide range of skills. For instance, you’ll find short courses on:

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  1. Mobile Phone Repair & Maintenance
  2. Motorcycle Repair & Maintenance
  3. Digital Marketing & Web Design
  4. Plumbing

Depending on your county, there could be extra options available, especially in collaboration with local training institutions and NGOs.

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Eligibility for Ujuzi Mashinani Program 2025

The requirements are quite flexible. You don’t need a degree or even a diploma. As long as you’re a Kenyan citizen aged 18 and above, you can apply. You’ll need your national ID, passport, or birth certificate as proof of identity.

The program welcomes both men and women, and there’s usually a space in the form where you include a referee, someone who can vouch for your character or confirm your information.

How to Apply for Ujuzi Mashinani Program 2025

You can either apply for this program online or offline following the step by step process below.

The online method is done through Google Forms while hard copies is distributed through several local offices like Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Caritas offices in Isiolo and Marsabit, some Safaricom community centers, and ward administrator offices.

The form clearly stated that it’s free of charge, so if anyone tries to sell you a form, that’s an instant red flag. It’s a straightforward document titled WEZESHA VIJANA UJUZI MASHINANI APPLICATION FORM 2025.

Ujuzi Mashinani 2025 Application Deadline

The application deadline for Ujuzi Mashinani Program is 28th February 2025. However, there have been later calls in certain counties like Isiolo, Marsabit, and parts of Nairobi, with new deadlines extending into September 2025. This is because different organizations partner to implement the project in various regions, and each may have slightly different timelines.

Training Locations

The program is designed to be local. Instead of moving to big cities, you train right within your county:

  • In Isiolo, applicants are linked to the Isiolo Youth Innovation Center or Caritas-supported ward training points.
  • In Marsabit, youth centers and technical institutions are the main venues.
  • In Nairobi, there are centers like Waithaka Vocational Training Centre and Kangemi Emobilis Institute for digital and technical programs.

Is the 2025 Application Still Open?

Maybe. The 2025 application still being open depends on your county as the February window closed nationwide, but some areas still have ongoing intake cycles.

To stay informed, check notice boards at your ward office, youth resource centers, or county social media pages. That’s where most local announcements are posted before they appear anywhere else.

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