Governor Wavinya Ndeti officially opened the Machakos Youth Service (MYS) Bootcamp for the second cohort at the Administration Training College (ATC), marking another decisive step in her administration’s youth empowerment drive. The governor presided over the launch as she interacted with more than 1,700 newly recruited youths, describing the initiative as a practical response to unemployment and a political statement that development must be felt, not spoken.
The MYS program has quickly emerged as a cornerstone of Wavinya’s governance philosophy prioritizing skills, productivity, and self-reliance over handouts. Her administration is building on the success of the first cohort, where 1,000 youths graduated after intensive training and were issued with start-up tools to begin their own ventures. County leadership now views the program as proof that structured vocational training can deliver real economic outcomes.
The second cohort will undergo a 21-day boot camp before proceeding to vocational training centers across Machakos County. There, the recruits will be trained in highly marketable technical skills including motor vehicle mechanics, masonry, carpentry, electrical wiring, cosmetology and beauty, catering, and other trades aligned with current market needs. The objective is clear: produce a generation of skilled artisans capable of sustaining themselves and employing others.
Recruited transparently from over 40 wards, the 1,700 youths have welcomed the initiative as a lifeline and a turning point. Upon completion, they will graduate and receive start-up tools, positioning them to become their own bosses. As political accountability increasingly hinges on measurable impact, Governor Wavinya Ndeti is betting her legacy on empowerment through skills reshaping lives and redefining opportunity in Machakos County.
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