The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation has entered into a partnership with the Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW) to economically empower young female survivors of gender-based violence.
The four-year agreement, which also brings on board the Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas National Polytechnic (MIOG), will see the marginalised women between 18-35 years from Nairobi and Mombasa get fully sponsored technical and vocational training.
CREAW, through its Jasiri Program, will identify and support the women who have either survived or are at risk of GBV.
MIOG will provide globally accredited, hands-on training in high-demand fields including welding and fabrication, fibre optic installation, electrical installation, motor vehicle diagnostics, CNC machining, refrigeration and air conditioning, and fire safety.
KPC Foundation, on its part, will leverage the company’s national infrastructure and industry networks to support internship and employment opportunities.
Speaking during the MoU signing ceremony, KPC MD Joe Sang noted that gender-based violence continues to rob young women of opportunities in economic participation.
He said that without access to education and skills, many survivors face unemployment, economic exclusion, and generational cycles of poverty.
“At KPC, we remain alive to these challenges, and we remain steadfast in our endeavor to make a difference. In a bid to restore hope and confidence among survivors of GBV, KPC will fully sponsor globally accredited, hands-on training for the young women at our Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas (MIOG) polytechnic.
The courses that will be offered under this MoU include International Welders Certificate, Fiber Optic Installation Technician, Certificate in Motor Vehicle Diagnostics, Certificate in Electrical Installation, Forklift Operator Certification Course and International Fire Fighters Certification Course, among others.
The partnership is particularly significant for young women who are survivors of GBV, many of whom face economic exclusion, unemployment, and limited access to education.
Studies show that GBV has profound consequences on women’s ability to participate in economic lif,e often leading to lost productivity, job loss, and intergenerational poverty.
By equipping survivors with technical skills and pathways to decent work, this initiative directly challenges the cycle of violence and economic vulnerability.
CREAW Executive Director Wangechi Wachira noted that the partnership will open up real opportunities for young women who are survivors of GBV to gain practical skills at the facility, find spaces to work, and build strong networks that can support their growth.
“This is not just about skills. It is about restoring dignity, hope, and the belief that every young woman deserves a chance to live a meaningful and empowered life,” said Wangechi.
The MoU outlines a shared commitment to provide technical skills training while also enhancing work-readiness through comprehensive coaching and mentorship, enabling their full participation in the economy and contributing to their long-term dignity and independence.
The partnership also seeks to support the young women by securing internship placements for practical industry exposure and facilitating job linkages by tapping into existing industry networks.
In addition, select beneficiaries will receive grants for entrepreneurship.
Participants in Nairobi and Mombasa are encouraged to apply by clicking on this link: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/jTbjPF8g
