Skills development is paramount
because it not only stimulates the creation of a sustainable development
system, but it also contributes towards transitioning the informal to the
formal economy. Furthermore, continuous skills development is essential to address
the opportunities and challenges to meet new demands of changing economies and
new technologies under the 4th Industrial revolution, which is critical in
ensuring industries remain competitive in the global market. Kenya is keen on
realizing the Big 4 Agenda aspirations, the lack of adequate skills is
hampering labour productivity. According to a 2018 World Economic Forum Report,
30% of Kenyan workforce have inadequate skills, a situation that is negatively
affecting labour productivity. Women Business Hub is promoting textile Artifacts by offering support and training opportunities on Hand Spinning, Handloom weaving and Hand woven apparel production in collaboration with Pendeza weaving Project which is a cottage industry in Western Kenya region
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