URGENT FUNDING APPEAL: STATE DEPARTMENT SEEKS SUPPORT FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND CREATIVE ECONOMY INITIATIVES

The State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy has urgently requested additional funding allocations totaling Ksh 1.94 billion for recurrent expenses and Ksh 126 million as a Government of Kenya Counterpart Fund for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement – Nyota program, under the Development Vote. PS SDYACE presented this request on Wednesday, July […]

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PERFORMANCE CONTRACT PROGRESS REPORT

The State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy convened for a Performance Contract Progress Report meeting for the financial year 2023/2024. This session took place in the department’s main boardroom at Kencom, involving Directors, Heads of Departments, and National Project Coordinators for Youth Empowerment Centres, VIVA, and NYOTA (Former KYEOP KENYA) The meeting was […]

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EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION: KENYA’S JAZAMITI APP INITIATIVE

Today, at the Boardroom on the third floor of Kencom House, Anastasia Odhiambo, Director of Administration at the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, led a meeting to inform staff about the Jazamiti App. Accompanying her were Director Emily Maina, who coordinated the meeting, Director Dr. Josephine Etenyi, National Project Coordinator of Vijana […]

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A VIRTUAL AI ACADEMY TO EQUIP YOUTH WITH AI SKILLS

The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports presents a Commonwealth program, “AI for Youth,” offering online AI courses & a virtual AI Academy to equip youth with AI skills. Join now to contribute as youth ambassadors & showcase innovations at the Intel AI Global Impact Festival. Participants will also receive cobranded certificates by […]

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STAKEHOLDERS RETREAT ON THE PREPARATION OF A ROADMAP FOR HOSTING AFCON 2027 AT THE SWAHILI BEACH RESORT, KWALE COUNTY.

CS Hon Ababu Namwamba, EGH Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports led Team Kenya in the inaugural post-EA Pamoja AFCON’27 victory Inter-State meeting. The forum featured crucial updates from Sports Ministers and Federation presidents regarding the preparedness for the upcoming historic premier continental event. Among those present was Hon. Tabia Maulid, the Minister of Sports […]

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YOUTH AGENDA, A TOP PRIORITY FOR KENYA KWANZA ADMINISTRATION – CS ABABU

  The Youth Agenda takes center stage in the goals of H.E. President of Kenya, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, CGH’s administration. These words were shared by Hon. Ababu-Terrah Egh, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Youth Affairs, The Arts and Sports, on Friday, August 25th, during the launch of the PlugMtaani/Vijana2invest initiative. This event, […]

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NURTURING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: EQUIPPING YOUTH WITH SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

  A remarkable chapter unfolded as the culmination of hard work and dedication was celebrated by the KYEOP beneficiaries. Their journey through specialized cosmetology training at the renowned Dzire Technical and Vocational College reached a triumphant conclusion as they proudly donned their graduation regalia. The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. Joseph Katam, […]

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TALANTA HELA LOGO DESIGN WINNER UNVEILED

The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, the Arts and Sports, Hon. Ababu Namwamba, presided over the Talanta Hela logo competition awards ceremony at the Kenya Cultural Center today. The ceremony was a culmination of a competition that sought to reward talented individuals in the creative industry with cash prizes. Job Ogweno emerged as the grand […]

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