President William Ruto has established a range of transformative programmes designed to create employment opportunities for young people across the country, ensuring that youth remain at the centre of our nation’s economic transformation.
In Nairobi County alone, 36 Affordable Housing Programme projects are currently underway, set to deliver more than 180,000 decent homes while creating tens of thousands of jobs and stimulating economic activity across the capital city.
To further strengthen the informal sector, KSh 80 million will be provided to support artisans and mechanics in Nairobi County to acquire modern equipment and tools, enabling them to improve productivity and expand their enterprises.
Thousands of Kenyans have already registered under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, which trains and issues certificates to artisans of various crafts so their experience and expertise are formally recognised, opening doors to greater economic participation.
Further, modern workshops are being constructed for artisans and mechanics across the city to provide dignified workplaces, enhance safety standards, and facilitate the licensing and formalisation of their businesses.
At State House Nairobi, President William Ruto hosted more than 5,000 mechanics and artisans from Nairobi County to outline the Government’s comprehensive strategy to empower them through targeted economic initiatives
