President William Ruto reassured Kenyans that the government is taking serious steps to tackle unemployment across the country.
He emphasized that various initiatives are underway to create job opportunities for the youth.
“We are making sure to address unemployment in Kenya deliberately and with a clear plan,” said President Ruto.
One such initiative is the affordable housing program, which is not only providing housing but also generating employment.
President Ruto mentioned that over 130,000 Kenyans have already found employment through this program, and by the end of the year, the number is expected to reach 300,000.
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Additionally, the government is setting up ICT hubs in every ward, aiming to create hundreds of thousands of digital jobs.
Other programs like the export of Kenyan labor, establishment of Special Economic Zones, and County Aggregation and Industrial Parks will further broaden job opportunities for Kenyans.
President Ruto highlighted the responsibility of investing in education without neglecting the need to create employment opportunities.
He stressed the importance of aligning education with job creation.
Speaking at the launch of the Makenji Affordable Housing Project in Murang’a County, President Ruto emphasized the creation of more than 1,600 jobs through the project, which will benefit the residents.
Furthermore, the government is focusing on improving access to water for various purposes, including domestic use, livestock, and irrigation, to boost agricultural productivity across the country.
President Ruto inaugurated several water supply and irrigation projects, including the Ithanga Water Supply Project in Gatanga Constituency and the Maragua Bulk Water Supply and Irrigation Project, which will ensure constant water supply to thousands of households.
In Othaya, Nyeri County, President Ruto launched the Changachicha Irrigation Project, aimed at enhancing the production of high-value crops such as onions, tomatoes, and vegetables.
The event was attended by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome (Lands and Housing) and Zachary Njeru (Water), Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata, as well as MPs and MCAs.