PAGE 29 OF THE JUBILEE MANIFESTO: The Coalition Government will: Re-engineer education Establish Institutes of Technology in every ward to empower youth with effective and relevant skills to service a modern economy. The acquisition of basic vocational skills will be offered free of charge at these institutions. Rationalise the remuneration and recognition of graduants from technical institutions so as to put premium on technical education and training by emphasising its importance to economic development and wealth creation. Within the first year, undertake a national audit of skills and competencies and aligning training opportunities and resources to respond to national and County human resource demands. Allocate 2.5% of national revenue annually towards establishing a Youth Enterprise Capital/Fund designed along the CDF model to enable youth access interest free business financing either individually or in groups without the requirement of traditional collateral. Enhance youth specific affirmative action on Government procurement to 25% so as to mainstream the participation of youth-run enterprises in economic development. Develop and promote a policy on internship (on the job training) for all college students requiring practical training-with built in incentives for industry actors. Establish innovation centres to support the emerging generation of highly creative Kenyans.
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