KCB Foundation and CFAO Mobility Kenya have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two institutions collaborate to equip young people with industry-relevant automotive and e-mobility skills, strengthen youth and women-led enterprises, and create employment opportunities in Kenya’s fast-evolving mobility sector.
The partnership will support the training of 200 young people; 100 each from KCB Foundation and CFAO Mobility Kenya, through technical and vocational programmes at the Toyota Kenya Academy beginning in January 2027. The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between skills development and employment by combining technical training, entrepreneurship support, financial inclusion, and market access.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, KCB Foundation Managing Director, Mendi Njonjo, said: “The future of work is changing rapidly, and partnerships such as this enable us to equip young people with practical, industry-relevant skills that respond to market needs. By combining technical training with entrepreneurship development, financial literacy, access to finance and market linkages, we are creating a pathway for young people and women to build sustainable businesses and secure meaningful employment within the mobility sector.”
The collaboration will jointly deliver technical and automotive training, including specialized programmes in electric mobility (e-mobility), while supporting youth and women-owned enterprises operating within the mobility value chain through business incubation, mentorship and financial literacy.
Through the partnership, qualifying entrepreneurs will also gain access to tailored asset financing solutions for vehicles, motorcycles and equipment, alongside opportunities to connect with Toyota and CFAO’s supply chain ecosystem, subject to applicable procurement and compliance requirements.
“As the mobility sector continues to evolve, we have a responsibility to prepare young people with the technical competencies required for the future. Through this partnership, we are investing in talent development, supporting innovation in e-mobility and creating stronger connections between training, industry and employment. Together with KCB Foundation, we are building an ecosystem that empowers young people to participate meaningfully in Kenya’s economic transformation,” noted CFAO Kenya Managing Director, Akira Wada.
