The European Business Institute of Luxembourg has presented Kenyan youth with 5,000 tuition-free scholarships to pursue certificate courses in Artificial Intelligence and Business Management studies. The course will be offered through a Kenyan-owned institution known as EBU, which has entered into partnership with another local institution called the Uamuzi Foundation. This programs are meant to attain a number of civic educations that are aimed at empowering both Kenyan youth and legislators to change things for better.
Just recently, EBU signed an MoU with Uamuzi Foundation, whereby 1,000 scholarships in online capacity building on Leadership courses were to be granted to legislators. Uamuzi Foundation had developed an app that links voters to their leaders, promoting political participation through mobile phones. EBU found Uamuzi through this app and partnered in offering scholarships to Gen Z and politicians.
According to Dr. James Muli, the EBU President, the institution was deeply devoted to youth empowerment, and it felt the urge to offer affordable, accessible civic education. “The joint effort therefore brings you a tuition-free civic education program designed to offer accessible and affordable quality courses to both legislators and the youth in order to empower people with the knowledge and ability to effect positive change in their communities,” he said.
Courses are specifically designed to break financial barriers to education, making them tuition-free for any interested learner in Generation Z, Muli emphasized. He reiterated the focus on impactful education, inspiring lawmakers, and engaging youth with the skills to lead effectively. “Join us in this transformative journey of creating a more informed, engaged, and empowered society. Together we can make an impact that lasts,” he said.
The registration is now open, and any interested Gen Zs should apply before 1st August 2024.
In response to the partnership, Uamuzi Foundation founder and CEO Elvis Sitati said he was elated to partner with EBU. According to him, Uamuzi is a social networking platform giving any young person in Kenya a chance to engage with governance and have meaningful interactions with the people they vote for. “Today is a special day because we have signed an MOU with the European Business Institute of Luxembourg. They have given us an offer of 5,000 scholarships to give to the youths, fully funded, and 1,000 scholarship courses for our legislators,” he said.
He added that courses on the platform would facilitate engagement between the youth and their leaders to foster meaningful dialogue. He was optimistic about the future collaboration between EBU and the Uamuzi Foundation.