Frequently Asked Questions

The 2Jiajiri program seeks to uplift and formalize the jua kali / informal sector in the disciplines of Construction, Automotive Services, Domestic Services, Beauty & Personal Care and Agriculture. The categories of people that are eligible to apply for the program are:

• Existing micro business owners (of registered and unregistered businesses). They should be in business for a duration of 1-5years at the time of application to the program.
• Apprentices: Must be 35years and below and should have worked under a supervisor for the past 6 to 12 months at the time of application to the program.
• Out of school youth aged 35years and below

• Provision of secondary scholarships for needy bright students. This support is available only at the beginning of the year when the scholarship targets Form 1 recruits
• Provision of a vocational skills scholarships under the 2Jiajiri program
• Capacity building for livestock farmers in arid and semi-arid areas under the Mifugo ni Mali program

Persons with disability can apply for support on any of the Foundation’s core programs i.e The KCB Scholarships, 2Jiajiri and Mifugo ni Mali.

Requests for support on community projects should be presented in writing at the KCB branch closest to the location of the community project

2jiajiri is a skills development and job creation program being implemented by KCB Foundation that seeks to catalyse employment and wealth creation among existing ‘jua kali’ entrepreneurs and the youth.

• Recruitment for the 2Jiajiri program happens once a year (December – January).
• During the recruitment period, look out for the details on the application process in the local press and the website or enquire at your local KCB Branch