President William Ruto has offered an unexpected internship opportunity at State House to a student from Nyeri National Polytechnic.
Mercy Mwende who is currently pursuing hospitality, catering and accommodation at the institution requested Ruto to give her a job opportunity at the offices.
Ruto was at the institution for the centenary celebrations of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVETs) in the country.
“I know in Statehouse we have a hospitality department, right? She queried amidst laughter from the president and other leaders during a moment of interaction in one of the classrooms at the polytechnic with the students," Mwende said.
“It would be my pleasure if you would recognise me at least I work in State House as I do hospitality and accommodation.”
While acknowledging the request, Ruto responded warmly: “Okay, may be what we are going to do Mwende, is, I will need to look at your performance first.”
“You have to be good, right? And number two may be what we will do first is to give you a chance to work as an intern and then we can assess you properly.”
He, however, expressed confidence in her noting “coming from Nyeri National Polytechnic, I know you will do well”.
The fellows from my office, take note of what I have said, Ruto stated as students received the gesture with applause.
This year marks exactly 100 years the Native Industrial Training Depot currently Kabete National Polytechnic was established in 1924.
Ruto was at the institution to launch the celebrations dubbed TVET@100 Torch and Flame.
The Torch will be passed through TVET institutions across the country.
The climax celebrations will conclude at a major event set to be held on July 31 at the Kabete Polytechnic.
