Lodwar, May 28, 2026 (Public Communication and Media Relations)

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Power Learn Project (PLP) and the Turkana County Government, conducted a one-day digital skills training for youth drawn from both host and refugee communities in Turkana.

The training aimed to equip young people with practical digital competencies to enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and participation in the expanding digital economy.

Speaking during the opening session, the Chief Officer for Sports and Vocational Training Education emphasized the importance of the Refugee Act 2021 and the Government of Kenya’s Shirika Plan, which seeks to integrate refugee and host communities for shared social and economic development.

He encouraged the youth to take advantage of opportunities provided through national and county government programmes, with emphasis placed on peaceful coexistence, inclusion, and equal access to opportunity.

The participants were also encouraged to embrace digital literacy as a critical skill for today’s job market and future economic participation.

The County Government reaffirmed its commitment to promoting decent work, innovation, and creating an enabling environment where young people can thrive through skills development and access to opportunity. County leadership further noted that initiatives such as the local content policy, as well as scholarship programmes including Equity and Elimu, continue to create pathways for both host and refugee youth to grow and succeed.

The training brought together over 50 participants and was attended by county government officials including Stephen Eregae, Director of Vocational Education; Isaac Eregae, Director of ICT; Jeremiah Loyapan, Deputy Director of Vocational Training; and Abraham Chegem, Manager of Lodwar Vocational Training Centre.