The government will spare no effort in creating job opportunities for young people, President William Ruto has said.
The President pointed out that a long-term solution to unemployment in Kenya lies in equipping the youth with skills, knowledge and competencies in technology to meet the demands of the current job market.
He said the government is opening digital hubs in every ward in an effort to equip young people with the necessary skills in technology.
Going digital, President Ruto explained, will be a game-changer in transforming the economy, creating much-needed jobs and driving financial and economic inclusion.
“The scaling up of competency-based learning in our country is geared towards improving technical knowledge among our youth, boosting their employability,” the President said.
He pointed out that this initiative is aimed at providing young people with access to digital services, skills and opportunities to enable them to take advantage of technology for job creation.
“We are also modernising and equipping our technical, vocational education and training colleges to meet the market needs,” President Ruto said.
He made the remarks on his third day working tour of Nairobi County in Dagoretti South, Dagoretti North and Westlands constituencies. He was accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Governor Johnson Karanja, MPs and MCAs.
Speaking at PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute, the President said ICT hubs will be training centres where young people acquire technological knowledge and are linked to online jobs.
President Ruto also said Affordable Housing Programme and the Climate Works Mtaani Initiative were other programmes that were creating jobs.
He expressed satisfaction with the economic impact that affordable housing, universal healthcare, online jobs, agricultural production and development of infrastructure continued to have on the lives of Kenyans.
At the same time, President Ruto said the government is committed to serving all Kenyans without discrimination.
Speaking during the launch of construction for the KSh350 million Riruta Modern Market, the President said all Kenyans have a right to development irrespective of their regional, political or religious affiliation.
“We will work and serve all Kenyans diligently irrespective of their region, religion or ethnicity. That is our pledge,” the President pointed out.
Upon completion, the market will provide a conducive environment for small businesses, including Mama Mboga.
The President also laid the foundation stone for the Dagoretti Jitume Centre of Excellence.
Meanwhile, the President commended MPs for the work they are doing in providing better teaching and learning facilities in primary and secondary schools in Nairobi County.
He said the government had allocated KSh1 billion to Nairobi’s 17 constituencies for the construction of 500 classrooms.
“The classrooms we are building guarantee our children a better learning environment that will enable them to fulfill their potential,” he said.
He expressed concern over many children who are out of school in Nairobi County because of shortage of classrooms.
He was speaking at Gatina Junior Secondary, where he opened new classrooms, and at Kangemi Junior Secondary School where he inspected the ongoing construction of a dormitory.
Deputy President Kindiki urged leaders to support initiatives that have a major impact on the lives of Kenyans, while Nairobi Governor Sakaja urged residents to reject leaders who were dividing Kenyans on tribal bases.
