<p>2025 Kazi Mtaani: Climate Works to Create 113,000 Job Opportunities for Youth</p>
<p>The Kazi Mtaani program is making a comeback under the Climate Workx Youth Employment Initiative, aiming to provide 113,000 young individuals with manual labor positions over a six-month span starting at the end of June 2025.</p>
<p>With a substantial budget of Ksh. 5 billion allocated by the Ministry of Roads, this initiative will roll out across 46 counties, leaving out Nairobi, which already boasts a similar program benefiting over 20,000 youths.</p>
<p>Young people from these 46 counties eager for temporary manual jobs have a window of 10 days to register online before they undergo a recruitment process overseen by local chiefs and assistant chiefs.</p>
<p>The government, represented by Principal Secretaries Charles Hinga (Housing), Raymond Omollo (Interior), and Joseph Mbugua (Roads), has stipulated that only one member per family can enroll, with a focus on supporting low-income households.</p>
<p>“We’re aiming to uplift low-income individuals aged 20-35 to enhance their living standards,” explained PS Hinga.</p>
<p>PS Omollo emphasized the program&#8217;s effectiveness in Nairobi, which has successfully minimized political interference.</p>
<p>“The projects will include pathways and bridges,” added PS Mbugua, highlighting the scope of the work involved.</p>
<p>The revival of the Kazi Mtaani initiative during President William Ruto&#8217;s mid-term comes after his previous criticism of the program as Deputy President, when he had initially discontinued it upon taking office.</p>

