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The Kazi Mtaani Programme was launched in April 2020 to cushion the unemployed youth from the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic across the 1450 wards in the country. Those recruited into the programme mainly engaged in menial jobs in urban areas. Though the programme was at times characterized by intermittent delays in payments, it…
Bungoma county leaders have urged the youth in the region to embrace hass avocado farming as an alternative source of income. Speaking during the official opening of Sisi Village produce demonstration centre for hass avocado and bee keeping projects in Kanduyi constituency, area MP John Makali and his Bumula counterpart Jack Wamboka urged locals to…
Kericho county Governor Dr. Erick Mutai has underscored the critical role played by the co-operative movement in the economic growth of the region. Speaking during this year’s Ushirika Day celebrations held at Kericho Primary School, the governor said the investments and contributions of local cooperative societies have the greatest impact in poverty eradication at the…
Garissa county Cooperative Chief Samuel Karanja has lamented over the fact that none of the 79 Saccos in the county is headed by a woman. He blamed male chauvinism in the region, adding that the residents don’t vouch for women leadership despite ladies having proven to be eloquent in leadership in many other areas. Karanja…
The urge to splurge out cash on secondary needs is slowly driving the youth away from saving. Savings are considered critical funding sources, which enable governments, institutions and individuals undertake investment projects. Harrison Song’e, the chief executive of Airports Sacco regrets that the younger generation is mostly driven by spending more than savings. This, he…
ODM nominated MP for Youth Umulkheir Harun has urged boda boda riders to form Saccos to empower them to greater socio-economic heights. Speaking during the end of a three month long drive to register boda boda operators in Garissa Township, Harun called on national leaders and public institutions to empower the riders who are key…
By John Majau Tharaka-Nithi Deputy Governor Francis Kagwima has urged the youth in the area to form or join registered groups in order to benefit financially from the Government and donor funding. He said only registered youth groups will benefit from donor, national and county governments funding. Speaking to leaders at Ntunyai market, Kagwima said…
By Martin Ruto Pokot Youth Bunge Organisation has made great strides in supporting education in West Pokot County. The organisation started its programme through piloting two zones in the county which include Kishaunet zone and Chemwochoi zone. The major aim of the Pokot Youth Bunge Organisation is to supply primary schools with learning and teaching…
By Our Reporter Saccos are among financial institutions that have defaulted on repayment of Youth Enterprise Development Funds (YEDF). National Assembly Special Funds Accounts committee led by South Imenti MP Kathuri Murungi has directed the fund’s CEO Josiah Moriasi to recover all the interests, penalties and full principal amounts. Appearing before the committee Moriasi said…
By Joseph Kamiri Kenya has undergone various changes since independence among them a growing population estimated at more than 45 million citizens today from a population of about eight million in the early 1960s. Based on the latest UN estimates, the country’s youth population is made up of around 10 million people, which is more…
