From School Dropout to Business Owner: Aisha's Journey with KYSO
At 19, Aisha Namukasa had no income, no school certificate, and a baby to feed. One year after joining KYSO's hairdressing program, she now owns her own salon and employs two people.
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At 19, Aisha Namukasa had no income, no school certificate, and a baby to feed. One year after joining KYSO's hairdressing program, she now owns her own salon and employs two people.
Over 200 community members, local government officials, and partners attended the annual Youth Skills Showcase, where trainees displayed their vocational achievements.
KYSO is accepting applications for its next bakery and nutrition training cohort. The two-month program is free of charge for qualifying youth aged 15–35 in Mpigi District.
Working with three secondary schools in Mpigi, KYSO launched a new dropout prevention program combining vocational awareness, mentorship, and community sensitisation.
A new development partner grant will enable KYSO to train 50 additional youth in modern agriculture and agribusiness skills over the next six months.
Mary Nantale used KYSO's financial literacy training to transform a small family plot into a thriving vegetable business that now supplies the Mpigi market.
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