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110,000 Needed For Kazi Mtaani 2025 Program
The Government of Kenya has officially announced the return of the transformative Kazi Mtaani initiative through a new and revitalized program dubbed Climate Workx, set to roll out on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025. This large-scale employment program seeks to provide temporary work opportunities to over 110,000 youths across the country, targeting young Kenyans between the ages of 18 to 35 years.
Program Overview
Implemented under the oversight of Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) engineers, in coordination with officers from the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), this program seeks to combat youth unemployment while supporting climate resilience and infrastructure maintenance. It also aims to foster national values, civic engagement, and personal development among the youth.
The Kazi Mtaani program has been redesigned with a dual focus: community service and environmental sustainability. This reflects the government’s long-term strategy to promote green jobs, increase tree cover, maintain public infrastructure, and uplift communities.
Program Objectives
- To offer short-term employment to the youth.
- To instill national values and promote patriotism.
- To support climate action initiatives like tree planting and seedling production.
- To contribute to local infrastructure development through road maintenance.
- To empower youth with skills and exposure to structured work environments.
Job Descriptions
1. General Workers (Youth Participants)
General workers will be assigned manual and semi-skilled roles in environmental conservation, community infrastructure maintenance, and national awareness activities.
- Routine road maintenance—clearing vegetation, unclogging drainage, patching potholes, repairing pathways.
- Assist in tree planting with Kenya Forest Service (KFS): digging, planting, watering, upkeep.
- Participate in seedling production—nursery bed preparation, sowing, transplanting, watering, pest control.
- General cleaning of public areas: markets, roadsides, informal settlements.
- Seedbed and compost area management.
- Attend civic education sessions—national values, hygiene, personal growth.
- Submit daily attendance and progress reports.
- Maintain tools and equipment.
- Adhere to safety and discipline standards.
Duration: 10 consecutive weekdays per cohort, followed by rest and training days.
Remuneration: KES 500 per day, paid via M-Pesa.
Work Location: Within home villages, assigned and managed by local leaders and technical officers.
2. Supervisors
Supervisors oversee field activities and ensure coordination, documentation, and reporting.
- Lead and manage daily field teams.
- Conduct roll calls and briefings.
- Assign tasks and ensure fair distribution.
- Ensure tools, gear, and safety are adhered to.
- Monitor attendance and report incidents.
- Guide workers on discipline and protocol.
- Maintain reports on wages and materials.
Eligibility: Aged 18–35, local residents; preference for ex-NYS recruits. Basic literacy and leadership skills preferred.
Remuneration: KES 550 per day, via M-Pesa after each 10-day shift.
Program Features & Guidelines
- Gender Parity: Gender balance (50:50) strictly enforced.
- Disability Inclusion: 30% of slots reserved for youths with disabilities.
- Household Quota: One participant per household to ensure broad reach.
- Village-Based Recruitment: Local deployment supervised by community leaders.
- Civic Education: Sessions on unity, hygiene, financial literacy, climate change, leadership during off days.
- Payment Guidelines: Payments via M-Pesa only; avoid overdrafts to prevent delays.
- Safety & Conduct: Timeliness, safety gear, respect, discipline, and protection of public assets required. Misconduct leads to disqualification.
Who Should Apply
Eligible applicants must be:
- Aged 18–35
- Kenyan residents of the respective villages
- Persons with disabilities (encouraged)
- Male and female youth (50:50 gender balance)
- Ex-NYS or youth with relevant public service experience
- Available and committed for the full duration
How to Apply
Apply through the link below beginning June 3, 2025. You’ll need:
- Full Name (as per ID)
- ID Number
- County
- Ward/Sub-county
- Mobile phone number (M-Pesa registered)
- Photo of ID
- KRA Pin
- KCSE Certificate
Join this opportunity for income, skills, civic engagement, and community impact. Don’t miss out!