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CS Mvurya: Government sets aside Sh20b to equip Kenyan youth with job-ready skills

Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya speaking at Kibabii University. [Photo/Juliet Omelo]

Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya, has announced that the government has set aside Sh20 billion to support youth skills development programmes, a key focus of the newly launched Wazo Engagement Forum.

This initiative, introduced by the National Youth Service (NYS), aims to directly engage young people with policymakers, providing a platform to voice concerns, ask questions, and explore opportunities for growth.

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