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PS Njogu: Inappropriate skiza tunes costing qualified youth Jobs opportunities in the Diaspora

Sacco ReviewOctober 6, 202502 mins

Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has revealed that many qualified Kenyan youth have lost the opportunity to be employed in the diaspora due to the inappropriate skiza tunes in their phones. PS Njogu regretted that a simple rough or rowdy skiza tune has cost many skilled Kenyans opportunities under the Kazi Majuu program….

Youth urged to venture into lucrative beekeeping as alternative for employment

Sacco ReviewOctober 3, 202508 mins

As unemployment crisis in the country continue to impoverish millions of youth, a call has been made urging them to consider venturing into beekeeping as an alternative for employment. Stakeholders observe that high demand for bees’ products in the country creates a huge opportunity for youth. Statistics indicate that the country requires about 100,000 tons…

Govt budget cuts affects agencies that provide loans to youth, women

Sacco ReviewJanuary 8, 202503 mins

The National Government has cut budget for agencies that provide cheap credit to youth and women. Affected agencies include Women Enterprise Fund, Uwezo Fund, Youth Enterprise Development (YEDF) and the Hustler Fund. A report by the Controller of Budget indicates that the National Treasury did not provide loans in the three months to end of…

Nyeri set to launch the Nyeri County Youth Development Policy 2023

Sacco ReviewNovember 25, 202403 mins

The Department of Gender, Youth, Sports, and Social Services held a press briefing to announce the upcoming launch of the Nyeri County Youth Development Policy 2023. The event is set for November 29, 2024, at Moi Nyeri Complex School. Led by Gender CECM Esther Ndung’u, the briefing highlighted the policy’s transformative agenda aimed at addressing…

Empower youth by developing products that resonate with them, Saccos told

Sacco ReviewOctober 14, 202404 mins

Saccos have been urged to develop youth-attractive products and services that include tailored saving plans, micro-loans for start ups, and financial literacy programmes aimed at empowering them to make informed financial decisions. Kiambu Deputy Governor Rosemary Kirika, speaking during Dimkes Sacco’s 25th anniversary at St Paul ACK Church grounds in Kiambu town, said young people…

Kisumu Highlights Youth Innovation and Strategies for Sustainable Urban Growth on World Habitat Day

Sacco ReviewOctober 8, 202405 mins

The UN World Habitat Day 2024 celebrated in Kisumu County yesterday, highlighted the vital role of youth in transforming urban spaces through innovative solutions. Deputy Governor Dr. Matthew Owili while reading Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s speech, expressed gratitude to the UN for selecting Kisumu to host the event, underscoring the city’s capacity for conference tourism. He…

Over 800,000 youth to benefit from World Bank funded project

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 2024August 15, 202403 mins

The National Youth Opportunities towards Advancement (NYOTA), a World Bank funded project is set to benefit over 800,000 youth in the country, Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Principal Secretary (PS) Ismail Maalim Madey has revealed. According to Maalim, the project mainly targets to address the rising challenge of youth unemployment, and that it will be…

GROOTS Kenya empowers 21,000 youth in all counties to start own businesses

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202403 mins

Youth have a reason to smile after Grassroots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood (GROOTS) Kenya empowered over 21,000 of them in all 47 counties to start their own businesses. The amount the NGO gave was Ksh3 million. GROOTS Kenya Director Rael Kagoiya, speaking at Nakuru ATC during The International Day for the Youth attended by…

Murang’a County sets aside Ksh10.5 million to support youth businesses

Sacco ReviewAugust 9, 2024August 9, 202402 mins

Murang’a County Government will disburse a total of Ksh10.5 million to youth who recently underwent Murang’a Youth Service (MYS) programme as start-up capital for various businesses. In the programme initiated by Governor Irungu Kang’ata to create self-employment for the youth, the first cohort of 700 youths graduated under the programme recently, with each graduate given…

Ndege Chai Sacco targets youth recruitment for sustainability

Sacco ReviewApril 11, 2024April 11, 202406 mins

Ndege Chai Sacco has doubled marketing efforts to attract more youthful members to the society. The Chairman Supervisory Paul K.Mutai told delegates that there was need to focus marketing efforts towards the younger generation to ensure sustainability of the Sacco adding, “as the economy improves opening up opportunities for employment and business for the youth,…