THE WELCOMING OF CS ONESMUS KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN

Today, during the handing-over ceremony, CS Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen was welcomed to the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports . The crucial inaugural meeting with CEOs of SAGAs and top management was pivotal in setting the foundation for improved service delivery to the nation’s youth, creative industries, and sports talents. The meeting underscored […]

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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY, NAROK COUNTY 2024

Narok County successfully concluded a week-long series of events celebrating International Youth Day 2024, culminating in a grand ceremony at William Ole Ntimama Stadium in Narok North Sub-County. The event featured a vibrant showcase of youth talent through creative arts, including song, music, dance, and poetry performances. The Deputy Governor, Hon. Tamalinye Koech, honored the […]

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CELEBRATING CREATIVITY: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2ND PERFORMING ARTS CONFERENCE

At the conclusion of the 2nd Performing Arts Conference on Friday, July 19th, 2024, Mr. Moses Weunda, Director of Innovation & Talent Development and representative of Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Mr. Ismail Maalim Madey, delivered a stirring address to mark the successful conclusion of the week-long event. He underscored the commitment […]

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ENHANCING COLLABORATION: State Department Meets UK-AID to Boost Digital Access and Youth Empowerment

On Friday, July 19, 2024, PS Ismail Maalim Madey welcomed UK-AID’s Charles Juma (UK-Digital Access Program Country Lead and Advisor) and Enos Weswa (Director UK-Tech Hub) to discuss enhancing collaboration between the State Department and UK-AID at his office. PS Madey expressed appreciation for their recent partnership, highlighting achievements such as enhancing digital accessibility for […]

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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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