Nakajubi’s inspiring journey from unemployment to electrician

Robinah Nakajjubi had once lost all dreams of ever being an electrical installation technician despite her desire. Her journey to electrical installation started in Wandegeya where she studied at Datamine Technical Business School.

Like many young Ugandans, she had faced financial challenges that threatened to cut short her educational aspirations.

After completing her O’level exams, she found herself at home, unable to continue her studies due to a lack of resources, yet, her dream of becoming an electrician remained alive.

However, her breakthrough came from an unexpected source—her grandmother.

One day, her grandmother received a WhatsApp message with a link to the KCB GIZ Twekozese programme in which they sought youths to be trained in employable skills.

It was a beacon of hope for Nakajjubi, offering a pathway to pursue her passion for electrical installation.

“Grandma asked me to try out the program,” she says.

Without hesitation, she quickly applied for the program, and waited anxiously to be shortlisted seeing it as a precious opportunity to achieve her dreams.

When she received that call from the KCB Foundation team confirming her as one of the shortlisted candidates she jumped with joy as she realized that her dreams were finally going to be realized.

Through the program Nakajjubi  was trained and acquired a range of practical skills essential for an electrician.

“I am able to be trained to  wire sockets, cable trays, trunkings, and many more,” she proudly shares.

She adds that with the skills, she was now ready to go solo and fend for herself.

To this, Nakajubi doesn’t regret the decision she took as these skills have not only equipped her to excel in her trade but have also empowered her to earn her own money and support her household.

“I can make my own money, buy food at home,” she says, reflecting on the independence and stability her new profession has brought to her life.

However, Nakajjubi’s ambition does not stop here. She is eager to further her studies and earn a
diploma, but financial constraints remain a hurdle.

Despite this, she remains hopeful and determined to continue her education.

The program has not only changed her life but has also inspired her to encourage other
young people to seize similar opportunities when they arise.

 “I encourage fellow youth to enroll once an opportunity shows up.”

Nakajjubi’s journey is a powerful reminder of how educational programs and community support can transform lives, enabling young people to achieve their dreams and contribute positively to their communities.

As Nakajjubi continues to illuminate her path and those of others, her story stands as an inspiration for many aspiring electricians and young professionals in Uganda and beyond.

In 2023, KCB Bank Uganda and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), passed
out a total of 2055 graduates and beneficiaries of the KCB-GIZ Twekozese Programme,
further boosting Uganda’s available skilled human capital.

The beneficiaries were skilled in masonry, carpentry, plumbing, welding and electric installation.