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Youth Employment Programs

Government Youth Employment Programs

Explore comprehensive programs designed to empower Kenyan youth with skills, opportunities, and sustainable employment pathways.

Kazi Mtaani Program
Active
Community-based employment initiative providing immediate income opportunities

Program Overview

Kazi Mtaani is a community-based program that provides immediate employment opportunities for youth while contributing to community development and environmental conservation.

Key Activities:

  • • Infrastructure development and maintenance
  • • Environmental conservation projects
  • • Community cleaning and beautification
  • • Tree planting and nursery management
  • • Road maintenance and drainage cleaning

Program Details

Target Group

Youth aged 18-35 years

Stipend

KSh 455 per day

Duration

22 working days per month

Coverage

All 47 counties

Ajira Digital Program
Active
Digital skills training and online work opportunities platform

Program Overview

Ajira Digital equips youth with digital skills and connects them to online work opportunities, enabling them to participate in the digital economy.

Training Areas:

  • • Digital literacy and computer skills
  • • Online freelancing platforms
  • • Content creation and digital marketing
  • • Web development and programming
  • • Graphic design and multimedia
  • • Data entry and virtual assistance

Program Benefits

Free Training

Comprehensive digital skills courses

Job Placement

Connection to online work opportunities

Mentorship

Ongoing support and guidance

Access Centers

Over 150 centers nationwide

Kenya Youth Employment Opportunities Project (KYEOP)
Active
Comprehensive program for sustainable youth livelihoods and entrepreneurship

Program Components

KYEOP focuses on creating sustainable employment opportunities through skills development, entrepreneurship support, and access to finance.

Key Components:

  • • Vocational and technical skills training
  • • Business development services
  • • Access to credit and financial services
  • • Mentorship and coaching programs
  • • Market linkage support
  • • Life skills and soft skills training

Eligibility & Support

Target Age

Youth aged 15-29 years

Financial Support

Grants and low-interest loans

Training Duration

3-6 months depending on course

Job Placement Rate

Over 70% success rate

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Additional Support Programs

Youth Enterprise Development Fund
Financial support for youth-led businesses and startups
  • • Business loans at subsidized rates
  • • Entrepreneurship training
  • • Business mentorship programs
  • • Market access support
Government Internship Programs
Structured internships in government ministries and agencies
  • • 6-12 month internship placements
  • • Monthly stipend provided
  • • Professional development training
  • • Potential for permanent employment

Ready to Transform Your Future?

Don't wait for opportunities to come to you. Take the first step towards a brighter future by registering for our youth employment programs today.