The Government is investing in the empowerment of young people, particularly in rural communities, by expanding access to technical and vocational education that equips them with practical and marketable skills for the modern economy.
Construction of the Student Village at Ebunangwe Technical and Vocational College (TVC) in Emuhaya, Vihiga County, is part of this effort, providing purpose-built accommodation to support the institution's growing student population.
The college currently has 120 students and nine staff members, three of whom are from the Government.
Located deep in a rural village, the 340-bed facility, being developed under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), will serve not only as a hostel. Its ground floor will provide shops, a mini-mart, laundry services and food outlets, creating a small commercial centre around the college. The facility will also have a borehole, powerhouse, underground water tank, CCTV surveillance and a lift.
The project demonstrates the Government's continued commitment to inclusive development, ensuring major investments reach communities far beyond urban centres.
The State Department for Internal Security and National Administration complements such investments by supporting coordination with local stakeholders and promoting a safe and orderly environment around institutions, construction sites and emerging economic centres, enabling communities to benefit from development in a secure setting.