Kujia ILO SIYB
Empowering Kenya’s Digital Economy through ILO-SIYB-Based Entrepreneurship Training
Kujia ILO SIYB
The KUJIA ILO SIYB Program is a nationwide initiative designed to nurture entrepreneurial talent and digital business capacity in Kenya. The program delivers structured, affordable, and impactful training based on the ILO’s Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) methodology.
Empowering Kenya’s Digital Economy through ILO-SIYB-Based Entrepreneurship Training
Kujia ILO SIYB
Trainings
Targeting three groups:
- Potential Digital Entrepreneurs
- Existing Digital Entrepreneurs
- Digital Professionals and Entrepreneurs Aspiring to Become Trainers
Equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with the mindset, tools, and guidance to generate and start viable digital business ventures.
Format:
- Fully online
- 3-day structured courses
- Interactive, practical exercises
Pricing:
- KES 3,000 – 1 course
- KES 6,000 – any 2 courses
- KES 24,000 – full package (8 courses)
- FREE -Scholarships
Kujia ILO GYBI-SYB for Software Entrepreneurs | 1. GYBI – Generate Your Business Idea |
Kujia ILO GYBI-SYB for AI Entrepreneurs | 1. AI Business Idea Generation |
Kujia ILO GYBI-SYB for Cloud Entrepreneurs | 1. Cloud-Based Business Ideas |
Kujia ILO GYBI-SYB for Cybersecurity Entrepreneurs | 1. Identifying Security Market Gaps |
Kujia ILO GYBI-SYB for Digital Marketing Entrepreneurs | 1. Niche Development & Business Models |
Training of Existing Entrepreneurs (Online) | 1. Data Monetization Ideas |
Supporting active digital entrepreneurs in strengthening and scaling their ventures through practical, business management-focused training.
Format:
- Fully online
- 3-day interactive courses
- Practical application of SIYB tools
Pricing:
- KES 3,000 – 1 course
- KES 6,000 – any 2 courses
- KES 24,000 – full package (8 courses)
- FREE – Scholarships
Courses by Domain:
Modules | Modules for Existing Digital Entrepreneurs |
Kujia ILO SIYB-IYB for Software Entrepreneurs | 1.SIYB-IYB (Costing). 2.SIYB-IYB (Record Keeping) 3.SIYB-IYB (Planning for Business) 4.SIYB-IYB (People & Productivity) 5.SIYB-IYB (Stock Control). 6.SIYB (Marketing) |
Kujia ILO SIYB-IYB for AI Entrepreneurs | 1.SIYB-IYB (Costing). 2.SIYB-IYB (Record Keeping) 3.SIYB-IYB (Planning for Business) 4.SIYB-IYB (People & Productivity) 5.SIYB-IYB (Stock Control). 6.SIYB (Marketing) |
Kujia ILO SIYB -IYB for Cloud Entrepreneurs | 1.SIYB-IYB (Costing). 2.SIYB-IYB (Record Keeping) 3.SIYB-IYB (Planning for Business) 4.SIYB-IYB (People & Productivity) 5.SIYB-IYB (Stock Control). 6.SIYB (Marketing) |
Kujia ILO SIYB -IYB Cybersecurity Entrepreneurs | 1.SIYB-IYB (Costing). 2.SIYB-IYB (Record Keeping) 3.SIYB-IYB (Planning for Business) 4.SIYB-IYB (People & Productivity) 5.SIYB-IYB (Stock Control). 6.SIYB (Marketing) |
Kujia ILO SIYB -IYB Digital Marketing Entrepreneurs | 1.SIYB-IYB (Costing). 2.SIYB-IYB (Record Keeping) 3.SIYB-IYB (Planning for Business) 4.SIYB-IYB (People & Productivity) 5.SIYB-IYB (Stock Control). 6.SIYB (Marketing) |
Kujia ILO SIYB-IYB Data Entrepreneurs | 1.SIYB-IYB (Costing). 2.SIYB-IYB (Record Keeping) 3.SIYB-IYB (Planning for Business) 4.SIYB-IYB (People & Productivity) 5.SIYB-IYB (Stock Control). 6.SIYB (Marketing) |
Develop a countrywide network of certified KUJIA Trainers equipped to deliver ILO-SIYB-aligned entrepreneurship training within their communities and sectors.
Format:
- 10-Day Program Total
- 6 Days Online (theory, facilitation skills, SIYB methodology)
- 4 Days In-Person (practical sessions, peer delivery, assessments)
Target Group:
- Digital professionals
- Experienced entrepreneurs
- Youth leaders
- Trainers from institutions or business hubs
Pricing:
- KES 75000–
- KES 37,500 –50% Partial Scholarship
- FREE – Full Scholarship
Outcomes:
- ILO SIYB ToT Certification
- Access to training materials, mentorship, and facilitation opportunities
Schedule & Locations by Domain:
Courses by Domain | Months | In-Person Location |
Kujia ILO SIYB ToT for Software Entrepreneurs | Nov & May | Eldoret |
Kujia ILO SIYB ToT AI Entrepreneurs | Dec & June | Nanyuki |
Kujia ILO SIYB ToT Cloud Entrepreneurs | Jan & July | Machakos |
Kujia ILO SIYB ToT Cybersecurity Entrepreneurs | Feb & Aug | Diani |
Kujia ILO SIYB ToT Digital Marketing Entrepreneurs | Mar & Sept | Rusinga |
Kujia ILO SIYB ToT Data Entrepreneurs | Apr & Oct | Naivasha |
