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President Uhuru pledges 6.5 million jobs within five years

 President Uhuru Kenyatta said that in the next five years his administration will continue to invest in infrastructure, education and training, small enterprises. 

President Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to create 6.5 million extra quality jobs, especially for the youth, over the next five years.

In a live online conversation where he also fielded questions from Kenyans, President Kenyatta said he has put in place an Action Plan for more jobs and lower prices that will build on the progress from the last four years into real benefits for all Kenyans.

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