Julius Korir
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Principal Secretary, State Department for Water & Sanitation, Government of Kenya
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Today, I signed an MOU with the CEO
@KAM_kenya
. This partnership will empower the Youth in Enterprise Development;
Technical and Vocational Skills Development;Research and Advocacy; & Promotion of Locally Manufactured Products.
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Earlier today I met a young man from Eastleigh with great artistic talent. Isaac Juma is a Cycle4 beneficiary of KYEOP and currently mastering his craft as a Web Designer. He presented me with a perfect pencil portrait of myself.
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Today,
@SDY_Ke
signed an MOU with
@Postbank1
. This aims to inculcate the saving culture among Youth by training them on Financial Literacy and offering products to attract savings. These savings will act as collateral for loans advanced to individual Youth by
@YouthFund_Ke
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Earlier today, My team & I held a meeting with CEO
@nita_kenya
. To benefit Youth across the Country, the State Department for Youth will partner with NITA to CERTIFY skilled Youth who have no formal certification, through recognition of prior learning.
@SDY_Ke
@NYC_YouthVoice
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Today, CS
@mucheru
held a meeting with Field Youth Officers and Information Officers from across the country. The 500+ officers agreed to work as a team to ensure Govt information and programmes reach the Youth. They shall be at the forefront to give Hope to our Youth.
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Earlier today, French Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Mrs. Aline Kuster- Ménager paid a courtesy call to our office. We explored on available Youth empowerment opportunities in filming, talent scouting, entrepreneurship training and volunteerism, among others.
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Thwake dam is well on course for completion on schedule. The overall progress is 92% with only 10 meters of the dam embankment remaining.
#DeliveringThwake
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Happening now: Inspection visit to the Thwake Dam project in Makueni County.
#DeliveringThwake
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Attending the Entrepreneurship training for Kazi Mtaani Cohorts in Narok at the Youth Empowerment Centre.
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Today, PS
@MaritimeKE
& I signed the MOU on Skills Development & Employment creation for Youth in Maritime and Blue Economy.
@YouthFund_Ke
will provide interest free loans to aid pre-embarkation formalities for Youth recruited in International ships. We target 2000Youth annually.
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Yesterday we had a very fruitful day
@Kesses
Constituency. 200Youth&Women Groups benefited from Ksh.20M from the Affirmative Action Funds
@WEF_kenya
@YouthFund_Ke
@UwezoFund
. Dr Mishra Foundation donated an array of equipment/items to the elderly & PLWD to boost economic ventures
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PS, Nancy Karigithu, CBS, State Department of Shipping and Maritime and I, today firmed up how we shall collaborate to facilitate employment opportunities for kenyan Youth on International Ships. We target to have 2000 youth employed annually as seafarers on international ships
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Today
@SDY_Ke
and.
@KAM_kenya
agreed to formulate a Framework of Engagement for Youth Economic Empowerment & Participation. Entrepreneuship, Mentorship, Skills &Talent Development will be key in voicing the Youth Agenda.
@NYC_YouthVoice
@YouthFund_Ke
#MoneyInThePocketsOfYouth
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Earlier today, H.E. Ado Lohmus, Permanent Representative of Estonia to UNEP paid a courtesy call to our office at Kencom House. We explored areas of possible collaboration, including Youth mentorship & coaching and Youth involvement in environmental conservation.
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Earlier today,I presided over the launch of the Graphic Employment Policies Toolkit at Pawa254.The toolkit will act as a guide for young people & stakeholders working in the youth space to help monitor & evaluate implementation of employment policies related to youth development.
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The newly recruited interns have been deployed to
@SDY_Ke
and
@KYEOP_Kenya
. We shall actively engage them in programmes and activities that address Youth Employment and Inclusion. They shall also help to generate ideas on youth-centric programmes.
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Planting the right trees will not only restore the forest cover but will also protect our water catchment areas.
#Pandamiti
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Since our last visit to the Thwake Dam project in February this year, there’s noted improvements and progress on the project components but there’s room to move faster. We will continue working with all stakeholders to ensure that all milestones are met.
#ThwakeDam
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Happening now- addressing a Consultative Forum for all KYEOP Implementing Agencies. KYEOP is currently operating in 17counties
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Earlier today I accompanied CAS
@nadia_abdalla_
to a courtesy call @ the CC’s office, Embu. I later visited Manyatta Youth Empowerment centre. Embu Youth are amazingly self motivated & engaging in activities that improve their lives. Loan absorption has also been very impressive.
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Spent my day visiting Youth that have turned their ideas into financial success stories. All started with initial startup capital of 50K from
@YouthFund_Ke
Some now qualify for 600K+ with assets worth more than 2M. Its all about resilience, passion & Focus. Vijana, inawezekana!!
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In efforts to ensure our Youth are economically empowered today we disbursed through
@YouthFund_Ke
, interest free loans of Ksh 20M to 250 Youth groups from Rangwe Constituency to enable them actualize their business ventures.
We encourage youth to take up Affirmative Action Funds
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1450 Youth trained on ICT, today, graduated in Bomet. This training program, which is in partnership with KENYA ICT will be replicated across the country. I urge all Youth to exploit the training received, take advantage of the digital dividend and uptake GOK Affirmative loans.
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The State Department for Youth today committed to fully support and participate in the 2020 5th Edition of the Beyond Zero Marathon. We passionately support efforts geared towards promotion of healthy lifestyles for all, and improved Maternal and Child Health.
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Held a consultative meeting with Youth Leadership Representatives at the National Youth Council today to deliberate on issues affecting the Youth. We discussed how youth can be economically empowered and mainstreamed/included.
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Engaging youth in design of interventions to sustain jobs and livelihood for the youth.
#YouthEmpowermentKe
Ag. CEO
@bensonmuthendi
today met with youth leaders under the umbrella of
@NYC_YouthVoice
. The leaders expressed various concerns and gave recommendations that would enhance service delivery to youth in informal settlements.
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Leading tree planting exercise in Yatta NYS Field Station. Over 1000 trees planted
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Officiated the closing ceremony of
@KYEOP_Kenya
Workshop @ Muranga TTC, attended by Officers from
@SDY_Ke
,
@MSEA_Kenya
&
@nita_kenya
. They pledged to be Accountable & achieve set goals. They’ll also help expand the horizons of the Youth thro exposure to employment opportunities
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An Empowered Youth is an agent of Peace and Security”
During my keynote address on “Promoting Sustainable Peace thro National Youth Policies in the framework of 2030 Agenda” @ UN HQ Nairobi this morning, I encouraged participants to ensure roll out the finalized training manual.
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Visited the
@BaseTitanium
Mining Co. in Kwale to inspect the water infrastructure that the Company put in place to facilitate mining. They constructed a dam with a storage capacity of 8.2 million cubic metres along river Mukurumudzi and several high yielding boreholes.
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Today CS,
@CSMargaretKobia
handed over the State Department for Youth to CS
@mucheru
. Both Cabinet Secretaries, in their messages, advised Kenyan Youth to fully exploit all opportunities available to them, for their benefit and the benefit of the Nation.
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We discussed the performance of Youth Fund. I commended the reduction in loan applications turnaround time; increased disbursements and media presence (showcasing success stories).
#YouthEmpowermentKe
PS for
@SDY_Ke
,
@Jkorir_Youth
has today met with Ag. CEO
@bensonmuthendi
and management team at the Fund's Head office in Upperhill. The meeting discussed the Fund’s progress made so far in executing its mandate of economically empowering the youth of Kenya
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Youth now are at times when Government is deliberately championing their empowerment cause.
#YouthEmpowermentKe
"It is possible to use your academic qualifications, skills and even God given talents to start sustainable enterprises that will create jobs for yourselves and fellow youth." ~
@Jkorir_Youth
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The dam will supply upto 1 million people with clean and safe water and accelerate food production by irrigating upto 40,000 ha of land.
#DeliveringThwake
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The dam will hold upto 688 million cubic meters of water and is 80m high with a top length of 1.5km.
#DeliveringThwake
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Today the UNDP Resident Representative in Kenya,
@Walidbadawi
paid us a courtesy call. We appreciate
@UNDPKenya
support in the Devolution Sector. Among issues discussed was support to Counties on Youth Empowerment & the Joint Devolution Program which targets marginalized Counties
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Our Government has given the Youth great opportunities, and an enabling environment, to enable them fully embrace entrepreneurship. We encourage enterprising Youth to share their success stories, so as to encourage others.
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This morning I was at Bombolulu, Mombasa, to asses the preparedness of the Master craftsmen for the KYEOP Cycle5. For the next two weeks I will visit the counties to assess the state of their preparedness. I also held a live interview with Kameme Tv.
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Lives and the future of youths being transformed through Government Affirmative funds (Youth Enterprise Dev. Fund)
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At Kwa Bullo, Nyali Constituency, Umoja Cyclers CBO has so far received Ksh. 1.25M from
@YouthFund_Ke
and now boast of 14 bikes and 2 Tuktuk.They now comfortably fend for themselves and their families. With unity of purpose, this is an venture that can be emulated by other Youth
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Today I had very fruitful deliberations with a section of Kenyan youth on interventions available to engage youth in Participation, Inclusion and Representation. We want kenyan youth to be at the forefront, spearheading solutions to the issues affecting them.
#ByYouthForYouth
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This evening I joined
@Pawa254
to launch the Jenga Hustle Docuseries.
We shall use the PAWA254 Platform to showcase success stories of businesses of young people, to encourage and create hope.
#WeAreWithYou
#. “Your hustle is important no matter how small it is!!”
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Earlier today ,I unveiled the International Youth Day 2019 report during the Youth Partners Forum at the Laico Regency Hotel.
#YouthPartnersForum
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@SDY_Ke
and Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme today held discussions on a joint engagement/partnership to identify and profile all Youth engaged in Agri-business, and build their capacities. The profiling will also help in planning and implementation of programmes
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Today, held fruitful deliberations with 25 State and Non-State Actors in the youth space who are our partners in the KIKAOs.
KIKAO is a Community Conversations Platform that aims to spread Hope, Inclusivity, Participation and Economic Empowerment to youth in informal settlements
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Increased disbursements will enable many youths realize their dreams of starting and running successful businesses. I urged management to drive up loan recoveries so as to serve more youth
#YouthEmpowermentKe
"Take advantage of grassroot partnerships both within and outside of government. They are key in mobilization of youth to take up loans as well as assisting in loan recoveries" ~
@Jkorir_Youth
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Attending the First WHO Africa Health Forum in Kigali "Putting People First" the Road to Universal Health Coverage in Africa
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Today
@wspukenya
’s
@florence_mutua
, Chairperson WSPU Africa Assembly and
@PetronilaWere
, 1st Vice President and Counties Coordinator paid me a courtesy call. We discussed on areas of cooperation, esp support of County Govts to Scouting & capacity building for County Assemblies
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This morning I paid a courtesy call to Uasin Gishu County Commissioner, in the company of Kesses MP
@HonMishra
.
@SDY_Ke
has set aside Ksh.8M for the construction of a Youth Empowerment Centre in Kesses Constituency.
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Sasa ni kazi kudeliver the Youth Promise as outlines in the Kenya Youth Development Policy 2019
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I visited today as the Chief Guest at the culmination of a Youth Fest held at Etilai Primary School. Among the activities were a culture night, football and volleyball competitions.
The winning teams for boys and girls were awarded trophies and cash awards.
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Rallying partners to prioritize youth employment to grow empower Youth
Yesterdays launch of the 3-year
#Employment4Devp
project run by
@giz_gmbh
in partnership with
@KAM_Kenya
will promote youth employment through entrepreneurship, linkage to industrial attachment, internships and access to technical jobs.
@GermanyinKenya
@EduMinKenya
@Jkorir_Youth
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Mr Cyril GERARDON, Head/ Cooperation & Cultural Affairs Dept @ the Embassy of France and I have today agreed to launch the Development Partners Forum Sector Working Group on Youth. We shall also coordinate Partners in the Youth sector and improve implementation of Youth programs
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Listening to youth entrepreneurs
LETS CHAT👇🏽on Youth & Business 💰with CS
@mucheru
, PS
@Jkorir_Youth
@MoICTKenya
@YouthFund_Ke
@bensonmuthendi
#YouthEmpowementKe
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Today I paid a courtesy call to the County Commissioner, Nandi County, Mr. Kutswa Olaka. We agreed henceforth, National Government Administrators and Field Youth Officers shall synergize efforts to ensure efficient sensitization of our youth on all available Affirmative Funds.
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Kesho tuna launch International Youth Week at Youth Kikao at Ongata Rongai. It will streamed life on Ministry Facebook, NYC TV and Facebook and Citizen Online. Join us
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The Youth Partners Forum was held with an aim of creating synergy through partnership:the pathway to youth empowerment.
We commit to ensuring that the youth empowerment centres are available for use by all the youth serving organization.
@rochieng
@sidchat1
#YouthPartnersForum
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Earlier inspected the progress of construction of Youth Empowerment Centre at Mulot Centre, Narok West Constituecy. Good progress
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Thereafter,
@PetronilaWere
presented the Proposal and Architectural Designs for the Baden Powell Centre of Excellence which will be constructed in Nyeri with support from WSPU-Korea. The County Government of Nyeri has set aside 15 acres for this project.
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Attending the launch of “Consolidating Democratic Dividends for Sustainable Transformation in Kenya Project 2021-2023” It aims to realize improved democratic governance, ensuring accountability, respect for rule of law & promoting access to justice, human rights & gender equality
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Welcome to the
@kewi_kenya
35th Graduation Ceremony tomorrow themed “Excellence in training, research and innovation for sustainable Water and Sanitation service provision.”
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The Peace Curriculum launched today will ensure streamlined activities of Amani Clubs countrywide
Topics include-tackling GBV issues, countering radicalization & violent extremism, promoting religious tolerance, awareness on avoiding early pregnancies, Drugs & substance abuse.
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Kuchapa kazi tu
#YouthEmpowermentKe
"It is possible to use your academic qualifications, skills and even God given talents to start sustainable enterprises that will create jobs for yourselves and fellow youth." ~
@Jkorir_Youth
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Today,
@jeankimani
, Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the
@UNHABITAT
paid us a courtesy call. Among the issues discussed was Capacity Building for County Municipal Boards to enable them develop sustainable Cities and showcasing Devolution gains @ the 2022 Africities Summit.
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We are committed to providing opportunities for our youth for a better tomorrow.
Best wishes to the commissioned interns.
#YouthConnektAfrica
#pscinternship2019
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Today, I represented the GOK at the Local & Regional Governments Special Event on Localizing Action for the Ocean, at Matosinhos, Portugal. Only through the implementation of innovative governance mechanisms can we achieve the sustainable use of the ocean in the context of SDG14.
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Government through KYEOP transforming Youth.
PS Youth
@Jkorir_Youth
visiting Margaret, a Cycle 1 Training & Internship and grants beneficiary in Nakuru County. After receiving the grant, she was able to start her own successful fashion and design business and has currently employed 3 youths to work under her
#ImpactofKYEOP
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The Meru sewerage project will increase the waste water treatment capacity by 8,000M3 and improve the overall sanitation of Meru town. It will also allow for the decommissioning of the old Gakoromone facility.
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With CS
@ZachariahNjeru
starting the day from Tharaka Nithi County. Inspection of water & sanitation projects and collaboration with the county government in addressing critical water issues in our agenda.
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Official closing of an Induction for PSIP Interns and Training of the Regional Coordinators of Youth Development organized by
@UwezoFund
. The interns now have an opportunity to catapult themselves to great achievements. The RCs shall coach, guide and mentor them.
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Lives being transformed courtesy of Youth Enterprise Fund. Join the team of youth who are being economically empowered.
#YouthEmpowermentKe
"My name is Lawrence Muchangi, a pharmacist by profession. I have progressively obtained a total of Shs. 5.4M business expansion loans from
@YouthFund_Ke
. The credit has enabled me to open a clinic in Karatina town" ~ Lawrence
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Leaders are the representatives of the people and we are working with them to prioritize projects that will have a greater impact on the lives of the citizens.
Held a meeting with Bomet county Members of Parliament to discuss key interventions to bridge the water demand.
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Kenya Youth are Unlimited
United to unleash the unlimited potential of Kenya’s🇰🇪 youth. We
@UnKenya
are delighted to join H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta
@StateHouseKenya
who will inaugurate
@GenUKenya
. Thanks
@mucheru
#RuthKagia
for your leadership.
@AminaJMohammed
@unicefchief
👇🏽
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We appreciate the immense support from
@KCBGroup
towards hosting of the 9th Africities Summit. KCB, the official Bankers of the Summit, has given close to Ksh. 20 Million in kind to support preparations for the hosting of the Summit. Yesterday, they further donated Ksh. 500,000
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M. Kashindo heads Chaani United SHG, who do garbage collection &recycling (Resource Collection) It’s a team of very passionate young men who’ve employed 19 others &aim to also establish a franchise.They’ve brought meaning to the words- one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure!
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The digital skills are aimed at helping them create business opportunities and link them to jobs so as to earn decent living and promote the economy.
We pledged, as a State Department, to provide all necessary infrastructure, to ensure this is actualized.
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The
@AfDB_Group
is playing a big part in the development of critical infrastructure in the water and sanitation sector. We will continue to work with them to unlock all challenges related to ongoing projects.
During the Wrap up mission for
@kewi_kenya
public health projects.
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Wishing you a peaceful and rewarding Labour Day filled with appreciation for your invaluable contributions to society..
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The Film industry is crucial; not only in preserving our culture, but also in exploiting our rich youth talent for their Economic Empowerment.
@SDY_Ke
will partner with
@kenyafilmcomm
&
@Multimediakenya
to ensure capacity building & development for Youth in the Arts.
#Hope4Youth
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Today I opened a two day consultative Forum for the Water Sector, bringing together all the players in the Water Sector from both levels of Government.
To enhance service delivery to citizens, both levels and other players need to bring harmony to the Sector through dialogue.
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The Chuka Water supply project is currently 88% complete and will supply over 15,000 m3/day to over 30,000 households in Chuka and Igambang’ombe constituencies in Tharaka Nithi County. The ministry is fast-tracking the project to be completed in the next two months.
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Kudos for this move. It will ensure all youth have equal opportunity
Press statement by National Youth Council on the recent advertisement for employment opportunities at the Council.
@dailynation
@PeopleDailyKe
@StandardKenya
@citizentvkenya
@GideonKeter
@Jkorir_Youth
@RoySasaka
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The World Water Day is an annual UN observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater. The day was first observed in 1993 and is used to advocate for the sustainable management and development of freshwater resources
.
#WorldWaterDay2024
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Arrival at Dr Babla Girls High School in Kwale County this morning for the Launch of the Peace Curriculum. Accompanied by PS
@HamadiIddiBoga
, and the Coast Region Youth Cordinator.
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Today at Shimoni Port to see works being done by the NYS Service Men and Women on National Service to rehabilitate the port. They have done commendable job
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We’ve had a good interactive session with Water Agencies CEOs and Ministry Heads of Departments led by CS
@ZachariaNjeru
on sensitization of MTP IV and also the proposed Water Amendment bill. The sector will now align programs to BETA priorities & Vision 2030.
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Today, Co-Chairs of the Devolution Sector Working Group (DSWG), Muratha Kinuthia & Joseph Kimani paid a courtesy call to our Offices
Among issues discussed was phase II of KDSP when phase I ends in Sept, 2021 & MODAs role in coordinating all Stakeholders in the Devolution Sector
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The Maragua water project will not only supply 8,000m3 of water for domestic use but will also guarantee farmers supply of irrigation water to boost food security in the area. With CS Zacharia Njeru we hosted H.E
@WilliamsRuto
for the commissioning of Maragua Bulk water project
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The Royal Danish Embassy has provided support to the Water and Sanitation Sector since the Water Sector Reforms of 2002. The Ministry will continue working with DANIDA to develop the water and sanitation infrastructure.
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The Water & Sanitation Investor Conference
#WASIC2024
presents an opportunity for investment in the Water & Sanitation sector. The Ministry has developed the National Water and Sanitation Investment Financing Plan (NAWASIP) that will ensure universal access to water & sanitation
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