Bridging the Gap: Macmillan Medical Training College Launches Landmark Scholarship and Tech Initiatives to Tackle Youth Unemployment



 NAIROBI, KENYA – In a bold move to transform Kenya’s educational landscape and address the rising tide of youth unemployment, Macmillan Medical Training College today officially unveiled two flagship empowerment projects: the Afya Bora Scholarship Program and the Women in Tech Empowerment Program.

Speaking at the college’s main campus at View Park Towers, the Director issued a stirring call to action, framing these initiatives not merely as institutional milestones, but as essential tools for national economic transformation.

Empowering the "Bottom-Up" Economy

The launch comes at a critical time when thousands of Form Four leavers face stalled futures due to financial constraints. The Director emphasized that the college is moving beyond traditional instruction to become a "solution-oriented institution" aligned with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

"Today is about the young person from Kibera, Turkana, or Garissa who has the talent but lacks the means," the Director stated. "We believe that talent should never be buried because of poverty."

Two Pillars of Transformation

The college introduced two distinct pathways designed to meet the demands of the modern global workforce:

  • The Afya Bora Scholarship Program: Offers full and partial sponsorships for accredited medical and healthcare training. This initiative aims to plug the critical shortage of healthcare assistants, caregivers, and community health workers essential for the success of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

  • The Women in Tech Empowerment Program: A fully sponsored initiative for women aged 18–40, launched in partnership with NIA Innovation and Technology Training College. The program seeks to bridge the digital divide by training women in programming, innovation, and digital entrepreneurship.

A Call for Policy Reform

In a direct appeal to the Government of Kenya, the Director urged a rethink of the current educational funding models. The college highlighted the "funding discrimination" faced by students in accredited private TVET institutions.

"A student studying in an accredited private college is still a Kenyan child deserving support, opportunity, and dignity," the Director noted, calling for the expansion of HELB and other national funding baskets to include students in private technical colleges.

Commitment to Quality and Standards

All programs at Macmillan Medical Training College are implemented within the framework of TVETA and CDACC standards. This ensures that graduates are not just academically qualified but are "competent, compassionate, and globally competitive" practitioners ready for immediate entry into the workforce.

A Vision for the Future

By aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—specifically Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Good Health—Macmillan Medical Training College is positioning itself as a bridge between untapped Kenyan talent and the global economy.

The Director concluded by thanking the media and partners for their role in "restoring hope" to the youth, reaffirming the college’s commitment to being a cornerstone of Kenya’s healthcare and technological future.

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