Re:BUiLD has partnered with various private sector actors in Nairobi and Kampala to offer clients soft and tailored technical skills.
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The partnership also offers clients on-the-job trainings to give them an edge in their pursuit for self-reliance. The clients were seconded by Re:BUiLD for a 3-months on-the-job training. This exposure enhances the employability of placed clients as they gained valuable experience. Through employer round tables and private sector forums the program brought together private sector firms, policy players and skilled clients to share experiences on the program. This was also a link for the employers to identify skilled clients for employment while also forming a network for the clients. The program works with service industries firms like hotels, supermarkets, beauty and cosmetics chains, and associations that bring skilled people together for sharing of learning. |
Progress to date
Since 2021 Re:BUiLD in Nairobi has partnered with 16 private sector employers, consisting of small and medium-sized enterprises. As of 2024, a total of 473 clients (292 female, 181 male) have received apprenticeship services in Nairobi, including 121 refugees and 352 host community members. According to the latest wage survey results, 53% of these clients have gained wage employment, with 20% securing formal salaried positions and 35% engaging in self-employment.
In Kampala, as of 2024, a total of 170 clients (114 female, 56 male) have received apprenticeship services in Kampala, including 70 refugees and 100 host community members.
The details are summarized in the table below:
| Kind of Employment (% Employed) | Nairobi | Kampala |
| Casual Labour | 31% | 18% |
| Other work | 6% | 1% |
| Paid volunteer work | 2% | 3% |
| Salaried Job | 20% | 28% |
| Seasonal Job | 6% | 5% |
| Self Employment | 35% | 45% |
Data source: Wage Employment survey as of July 2024