When the government introduced the Kazi Mtaani Program in July 2020, the main aim was to cushion the vulnerable youth from the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. A number of youth in Busia town were recruited in the programme that lasted for around five months, earning each of them approximately Sh500 per day. While […]
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The government, through Uwezo fund disbursed Sh. 11, 269, 000 to 97 groups that had applied for the fund in Narok County in 2020/21 Financial Year. Narok County Director of Youth Affairs Joash Ratemo said among the six sub counties Narok North took the lion’s share; Sh. 3 million to benefit 24 groups. “Sh. 2.9 […]
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State Department for Youth Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Sunkuli, has called on the youth in the country to engage the government through available avenues on the challenges they face as they strive towards economic empowerment. Among the programmes available for youth, the PS noted include Uwezo Fund, National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), Women […]
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The department of Youth Affairs has so far disbursed Sh11, 269, 000 million to 97 groups in the six constituencies of Narok County this financial year. Speaking to KNA, Narok County Youth Director Joash Ratemo who is also the coordinator of the fund in the county said most of these funds were disbursed in the […]
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A total of Sh2.2 million has been disbursed to 19 women, youth and People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) among them eight new groups under the fourth phase of Uwezo Fund in Pokot South Constituency. Speaking during the issuance of cheques to the beneficiaries at Chepareria in Kipkomo Sub County on Wednesday, Uwezo Fund Oversight Board […]
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