This archive report was first published on 19 July 2020.
On July 17, 2020, Gender Principal Secretary Collette Suda launched the Kazi Mtaani initiative in Homa Bay town, aimed at cushioning youth from unemployment in the country.
Speaking during the launch, Suda emphasized that the government does not allow double payments in social protection programmes. She directed the Homa Bay County Kazi Mtaani implementation committee to prevent the double-entry of youth in the programme.
The programme has recruited 3,330 youth and their 111 supervisors, who perform various cleanliness activities to beautify Homa Bay town. Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti hailed President Uhuru Kenyatta for starting the programme, which he believes will transform the lives of the youth in his county.
Awiti urged the youth to demonstrate diligence in the programme, warning that if they fail to work hard, another person will take their place. He also emphasized the importance of observing social distance when performing their duties.
