Today the KCB Foundation launched its youth empowerment program dubbed 2Jiajiri, a program that seeks to empower budding entrepreneurs to scale and upscale their business ventures.
This comes at a time when the government has pushed for youths to embrace self employment and business creation as a means to achieve economic sustainability.
Entrepreneurs mainly face the challenge of access to financing and hands on skills.
The KCB Foundation will focus on 5 pillars: Health, Education, Enterprise Development, Human Aid and Agriculture
KCB has set aside Ksh 10 billion every year for the next 5 years to create at least 2.5 million direct and indirect jobs.
Quick Facts
The program includes a 12 month incubation period where entrepreneurs will have access to incubation and mentor-ship resources.
Entrepreneurs will enjoy discounted financing to support business growth.
Participating entrepreneurs will get connected to mentors, financial advisors and investors.
70% of the beneficiaries will be from the “Jua Kali” artisans.
2000 beneficiaries have already been recruited in the pilot phase.
KCB Business Challenge
In addition ,the bank has also launched the KCB Business Challenge that will run for 60 days from Thursday 10th March 2016 to Sunday 8th May 2016. This challenge is open to KCB account holders between the ages of 18-34 years.
To participate in the challenge, go to www.bankika.co.ke to open a KCB online account.
Fill your details in the online form provided then submit it.
Once submitted, you will receive your account number and mobile banking details via sms.
NOTE: Application for KCB Lions’ Den season 4 is ongoing
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Hi am hannah how do i get the form for the youth empowerment ?
Hi Hannah,
Kindly go to http://www.bankika.co.ke
If you aren’t a KCB account holder, you will be asked to open a Bankika account.
Hi Hannah,
Kindly go to http://www.bankika.co.ke
If you aren’t a KCB account holder, you will be asked to open a Bankika account.
All the best.
This is a great idea which has come with great, employments opportunities. There is only one thing to be considered!The cases of enterprises managed by persons living with disabilities!!
Hey!am Emily so interested with the idea.I have an account already but I wish to enquire whether the foundation can help fund my chama group.with min.5 members.
Hi Emily,
Kindly visit http://www.bankika.co.ke to find out more details and join the KCB business challenge for a chance of getting supported.
I like this program, n believe yes i can reach my dreams.
This is the best service KCB has ever introduced, to beat the other bank. I just hope it will be a reality and makes difference in our lives. All the best in empowerment programmes.
KCB is the way to go. Embracing new innovations and ideas,.
Hi
I have a problem trying to register, the system is not validating my Email address and Password. Please advice me on what to do.
Hi Henry,
Sorry to hear that. Apparently it is a problem with many other people. Please call them directly on + 254 (711) 087000 or email contactcentre@kcb.co.ke
They should be in a position to help.
have tryed to register the system does not recognise my email yet its upto date
Please get in touch with them on + 254 (711) 087000 or contactcentre@kcb.co.ke
Hi! Sorry cannot find the registration form for tujiajiri program! Perhaps could you be kind enough and send the same to my email below soonest. You may also notify me via a text on my phone: 0721331804
Regards,
Hi,
Sorry to hear that. Kindly get in contact with the KCB customer service department on + 254 (711) 087000 or contactcentre@kcb.co.ke
All the best!
I’m Fredrick and I’ve an account with KCB. I do like this program but I do not know how to join,I need help
It seeems i am disqualified since i am above 34years. My dream was to start a tour firm and i wanted to start as a taxi driver and i thought you could support my business by granting me soft loan to buy a second hand car but my request was turned down. I feel that i should close the account and look for another bank that can support my business.
A great idea from a great bank. Just another one of KCB’s innovative programs in line with it’s tag line of making the difference. Am proud to be a KCB member.
What about the older entrepreneurs, where will they get such motivation?
please your complicated password requirements are locking me out.
What about those who are above 34 years and they are interested?
Hi Joel,
The business challenge is only open to those below 34 years.
What is the meaning of Equity and percentage of Equity as per your
Bankika Application form.
Please explain in layman’s Language.
Thanks.
Hi admin
Your tough password requirements complicate my registration. Please assist me to go through .
Hi Jackson,
Please call them directly on + 254 (711) 087000 or email contactcentre@kcb.co.ke
I strongly believe that this Idea was developed for my business.
It has come at the time when my business accurately needs funding for expansion.Thank you KCB, you have made me feel like a winner and surely I will win.
Hi am Alex,when is the dead line for submission?
Hi Alex,
The deadline is 8th May 2016.
hi admin am trying to register but it doesnot accept password
how a may going to register since sioni page
Go to http://www.bankika.co.ke
Hallow..ambasking if its possible for you to send me 2Jiajiri application form through my email?
Hi Jotham,
The application is online at http://www.bankika.co.ke
The registration is complicated,and there is no room for persons with disability,where are we going to be favored?I tried to register several times but have failed always!!
Great idea and hope all youths will be in a position to take up the opportunity offered by the Best Bank in East Africa…Unfortunate for me because age bracket leaves me out of this though I really would have loved to participate!
the idea is promising if only you be strict n not tough, strugling to be amember
av hard that there are people who have already received money through these funds is true
what if i have opened an account and i have not deposited there anything can you be able to consider such people
Hi my name is Samson,could help me on how to change my account in this 2ajiri business challenge?I entered my kcb account that was closed n now have opened a new account with kcb.question how long does one to get to know he/she has qualified to the challenge.?
this is motivating , but i to know how because am eager to start an ovacado farm apart from the usual shop i do. thanks
Iam proud of KCB for Bankika 2jiajiri program. It is my conviction that it will empower lots of youyh and women and people living with disabilities.
Customer care attendant are doing very little,and time for competition is also running out.When will i submit my proposal?
That’s great,I would like to join to make my business grow.please help,thankyou
what about the kcb-m pesa account holders
hello I have a great innovation which aims at detecting overloaded vehicles and explosive weapons.I have a feelings that I will be a winner.How can i regester and I have been trying but my email is not recognized help me .
Hi Eliud, Please contact KCB on 0711087000 for help.
Thanks.
When is the deadline?
The deadline was on 8th May.
Your comment (*)Hi, am Regina and wish to applaud you for the programme like the one for the youth. I am above 35,though employed though looking forward to quitting my job, I do side hustle business that has picking up but challenged due to Capital fund. again due to my current financial status I want to have a well planned exit as am also paying school fees for my children and servicing loan. I wish there could be programme to support women entrepreneurs….i like shark tank wish kcb can identify investors willing to support women. Thank you.
Hi Regina,
Business is the way to go.
There is a programme that supports women entrepreneurs called WECREATE. Visit kenya.wecreatecenter.com to find out how your business can be catapulted to the next level.
All the best!
HI! wish to join 2jiajiri programme now, how can I join if it is still possible
Hi Caroh,
The window for application is already gone. There will be achance for you next round.
Hey am Patience. When is the next round
when is the next round
Hi Admin.
We are a capacity building Non Governmental organization in Homa Bay and Kisumu Counties. We offer vocational and artisan training in Tailoring and dressmaking, carpentry, weaving, bead work, hairdressing, welding etc. How can we partner with Tujiajiri program to train the youth from these counties.
in case an idia make it or not,will there be anotice.and probably when.i participated n im abit anxious
am already a bankika holder and in Kisumu though jobless but I wanna get the training but can’t coz of fee problem,how can you help me…my dream is to do computer courses
Your comment (*)hi I would like to join 2jiajiri idea please help me on how to join
Hello was very interested but i see its too late when is the next round?
hi..I would like to join the program of tujiajiri..how should I go about it .help please
Hi,when will be the nex round of entrepreneurs selection?
Hi admin I filled all the fields in the online form but it fails to go through sitting incomplete while all the fields were filled help out
Hi Pyter,
The window for application is already closed. Please try again next round.
Great post , For my two cents , others are interested in a PH PMRF , I saw a blank form here “https://goo.gl/44TP85“.
Admin why are you not answering the date for the next window for application huh???
Hi Victor, the next phase of application will be announced next year.
Admin why are you not answering the question on date for the next window for application huh???
Hi, I am a woman with disability and currently unable to pay my college fees to complete my studies, is there away KCB can assist?
am in
Great. It’s a wonderful program. Don’t miss out on applying for season two. Stay tuned to know when the application phase will be opened.
I’m youth single parent and i want your assistance
I love kcb bt am a business and Iat student seriously looking for an employment.can kcb assist me?
Hi Irene,you can apply for the next phase of the program. The 2017 class is being commissioned today.
Will they announce the next application today?
Hi,,,,
Am juma stephen i was asking that, ican register online and which procedure i can follow to register
I have Project which needs Kshs.1 Billion is it possible to be Funded by KCB Foundation?
Be Blessed
Yours
Beda
Hallo, i run a technical college called vitech training institute(www.vti.ac.ke),which mainly train youths on courses like hair dressing and beauty therapy,tailoring and dress making,masonry,carpentry and joinery,electrical installation,welding and motor vehicle mechanics.
The most students coming to our college are vulnerable and disadvantaged;they cannot afford or raise college fee.
May we get funded to solve solve this problem?
Thank you in advance
Vitalis Ogola
Director
Vitech training Institute