The County Government of Mombasa has announced the launch of the Skills Mtaani initiative, a programme aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education through partnerships with training institutions across the county.

The registration and partnership drive is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. at Tononoka Hall, where Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, vocational colleges and skills training centres will be invited to register and collaborate with the county government. 

Organised by the Mombasa County Department of Education and Vocational Training under the Elimu Scheme, the initiative seeks to bring together institutions offering diverse technical and professional courses, including TVET colleges, vocational training centres, henna training colleges, make-up colleges, salon and beauty schools, and other skills development institutions.

According to the county government, the programme is designed to enhance access to quality technical and vocational education while creating stronger linkages between training institutions and county-led youth empowerment programmes.

The initiative is expected to expand opportunities for young people to acquire practical, market-driven skills that improve employability and entrepreneurship. 

The county has urged all eligible institutions to participate in the registration exercise and become partners in advancing skills development under the Skills Mtaani programme.

Officials say the collaboration will help build a coordinated network of accredited training providers capable of equipping Mombasa’s youth with competencies required in sectors such as engineering, automotive technology, electrical installation, hospitality, tailoring, beauty and creative arts. 

The Skills Mtaani initiative forms part of the county government’s broader agenda of investing in human capital development by making technical and vocational education more accessible and responsive to the needs of the job market. Through partnerships with training institutions, Mombasa County aims to empower more young people with practical skills that can drive economic growth, innovation and self-employment.