Pastor Dorcas to rehabilitated men: Grow your career through prior learning

Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has urged those undergoing rehabilitation to take up the opportunity of the Prior Learning Certification.

Speaking on Sunday, Pastor Dorcas said that the opportunity would help them sharpen the different technical skills they learnt from their peers or family members.

She was accompanied by Tigania West MP John Mutunga and Meru Woman Representative Elizabeth Kailemia during her visit to St. Nicholas Rehabilitation Centre in Meru.

“When you are rehabilitated, the next stage is skills development in preparation for the job market, or entrepreneurship. Then undergo an examination with NITA,” Pastor Dorcas said.

“Those who already have different skills shall receive a certificate under prior learning. If you were taught mechanics by your father, you shall undergo a test, and receive a certificate depending on your level of competence. That certificate will assist you gain employment.”

She urged the men to keep up with the rehabilitation program which will transform their lives.

“I can see your eyes are becoming brighter and brighter, and your smiles are also evidence of the changes you are undergoing. I know after rehabilitation you will be strong family men,” she said.

“Rehabilitation is a disease, and I will keep praying for you, and you will get out of addiction completely.” 

The policy was launched by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday at the KICC.

DP Rigathi said the policy would allow formal certification of skills opening up a world of opportunities for the youth, jua kali artisans and millions of hustlers who form the bedrock of the country’s economy.

The growing population heavily depends on prior learning to make an income and the certification would increase their opportunity to get employment and establish their businesses. 

Kenya has approximately one million people employed by the government, two million under the private sector, and the bulk of the population of about 15 million Kenyans depend on the informal sector to earn a living.

While in Meru, Pastor Dorcas was given the title ‘Nkathe’ meaning a ‘noble woman’ for her selfless work with the vulnerable in the country.

She also held a meeting with more than 1,800 widows at the Methodist Church in Meru, and encouraged them in their journey of widowhood, sharing her story of being raised by a widow against great odds.