This archive report was first published on 10 July 2020.
On July 13, 2020, the government will launch the second phase of the National Hygiene Programme (NPH) dubbed 'Kazi Mtaani' in all 47 counties, with a budget of Sh. 10 billion.
The programme, which aims to empower unemployed youths in informal settlements, has been expanded from eight selected counties to the entire country.
Nairobi Regional Commissioner Wilson Njega said the launch of the second phase will see at least 270,000 unemployed youths sustain themselves through daily earnings.
However, Njega noted that the daily wage for workers has been reduced to Sh. 455 from Sh. 650 to enable the government absorb more youths in the programme.
‘The government wants to spread the net wider to cushion many youths who were left out in the first phase. However, youths who are benefitting from other government programmes will not be considered,’ Njega said.
The programme, which is expected to run for six months, aims to have a social impact in society in areas of hygiene, environment, infrastructure, and empowerment of the youth with skills and moral values.
Activities under the programme include cleaning of rivers, beautification of transport corridors, collection of garbage, opening of drainages, and bush clearing.
The youths will be required to have their own working tools like gloves and gumboots among others.
