Coastal youth have been encouraged to enroll in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to gain marketable skills that improve their employability. This call was made during an event in Changamwe Sub-County, where National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursary cheques worth Sh2.9 million were issued. The emphasis was placed on avoiding indiscipline and substance abuse.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the government's proposal to create a National Infrastructure Fund, which aims to invest proceeds from the sale of selected State assets into long-term development projects. He made these remarks during interdenominational prayers at Soliat Secondary School in Soin Sigowet Constituency, Kericho County, addressing opposition concerns regarding the initiative.

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa led a fundraising initiative to purchase land for the proposed Kimang’eti Technical Training Institute in Chemuche Ward, Malava Sub County. The Governor emphasized that the establishment of the institute would enhance access to technical and vocational education, providing young people with essential practical skills for competitiveness in the job market.

Education stakeholders in West Nile, Uganda, have called on the government to reinstate training programs for new teachers while also upgrading current educators. They warn that the discontinuation of Primary Teachers’ Colleges (PTCs) and National Teachers’ Colleges (NTCs) has led to an increasing shortage of teachers in the region, according to a statement from Prof. Epiphany Odubuker Picho, the former Chairperson of the relevant educational body.

Kericho Deputy Governor Eng. Fred Kirui has expressed his frustration regarding the poor conditions of his office, highlighting issues related to resource management and his perceived sidelining by Governor Mutai. Kirui's comments reflect concerns about the operational environment within the local government.

Douglas Lwanga has criticized the Ugandan education system, stating that it fails to provide financial stability for young people. He argues that the lengthy duration of education and the absence of practical skills necessary for employment contribute to this issue, prompting a call for reforms in the education sector.