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Empowering Youth, Driving Innovation
Tana River County Centre for Innovation and Youth Empowerment
Launched on 23rd March 2022 by Tana River County Government and Kenya School of Government with UNDP support. We equip young women and men aged 18–35 with skills, mentorship, innovation support and enterprise opportunities to transform Tana River County and beyond.
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What We Do
Programs Designed for Impact
Our initiatives create sustainable pathways from learning to livelihood.
About Us
Transforming Potential Into Prosperity
The Tana River Centre for Innovation and Youth Empowerment is the first and only centre of its kind in Kenya running youth-centered skills training, entrepreneurship and enterprise promotion, employment services and learning-by-action systems. We target young women and men from low-income, marginalized ASAL areas.
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Our Work
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Ongoing
Youth Innovation Hub Construction
A state-of-the-art innovation hub providing co-working space, digital labs, and maker tools for young entrepreneurs.
Ongoing
Climate-Smart Agriculture Pilot
Introducing drip irrigation, greenhouse farming, and drought-resistant crops to youth cooperatives.
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Digital Literacy for Schools
Equipping secondary schools with computer labs and training teachers on ICT integration.
Latest Updates
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News & Stories
Youth Agribusiness Expo Draws Record Crowds
The annual Youth Agribusiness Expo showcased innovative climate-smart solutions and connected farmers to markets.
TRCYI Launches New Digital Skills Program
Over 500 youth are expected to benefit from a new digital literacy and coding initiative starting this quarter.
Partnership Signed with County Government
A new MoU with Tana River County will expand youth training infrastructure and enterprise funding.
Testimonials
Voices From Our Community
"TRCYI gave me the skills and confidence to start my own tailoring business. Today I employ three other youth from my village."
"The digital skills program opened doors I never knew existed. I now work remotely as a web developer for a Nairobi tech firm."
"Our cooperative doubled production after the agribusiness training. The mentorship from TRCYI has been transformational."
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Our programs are open to all youth aged 18–35 residing in Tana River County. We prioritize women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities.
Most of our training programs are fully funded through partnerships with government and development agencies. Some specialized certifications may require a nominal fee.
We welcome partnerships from government agencies, private sector, NGOs, and international organizations. Reach out through our contact page or email partnerships@trcyi.or.ke.
Our main office is located in Holma, Tana River County, Kenya. We also operate satellite centers in Garsen and Bura.
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Partner with us to build a brighter future for Tana River youth.