State's tender offers for kenyan youth, women and disabled far below target

Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki. She said the Government is taking various measures to address specific social and economic needs of young people. (PHOTO: PIUS CHERUIYOT/ STANDARD)

The value of contracts set aside for youth, women and persons with disabilities has hit Sh26 billion, the Government has said.

Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki said the Government is taking various measures to address specific social and economic needs of young people.