The National Youth Council plays a critical role in mainstreaming the participation of the youth in the social, economic and political development of the country. It is quite unfortunate that elections to the Council have not been held since 2012, a clear violation of the NYC Act which stipulates that polls are held every three […]

The Cabinet Secretary Hon. KipchumbaMurkomen @senatormurkomen has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting the President’s Award, a programme that complements formal education by equipping young people with essential skills to contribute to societal development. Speaking after a meeting with the President’s Award team, led by Chairman Fr Dominic Wamugunda and CEO Nellie Munala, Hon. Murkomen […]

The Secretary for Administration of the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Allan Machari, says the government is planning to roll out the National Youth Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, which aims to transform youth talents into more productive skills and enable them to engage in self-employment. “This is a program that will specifically […]

Today, Friday, 16th August 2024, Uwezo Fund cheques totaling Ksh 2,370,000 were issued to 26 groups comprising more than 250 beneficiaries in Embakasi East. The groups include women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), all set to receive financial support aimed at boosting their businesses in various sectors aligned with the BETA economic agenda. The […]

The Cabinet Secretary Hon. Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, has vowed to overhaul the distribution of artists’ royaltie so that Kenyan artists receive a larger share of the funds. Speaking at the 96th Kenya Music Festival Winners’ State Concert at Eldoret State Lodge, hosted by H.E. President William Ruto, the CS announced plans to work closely with […]

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 […]

Founder and Patron of Smart Mechanised Agriculture and Climate Action for Humanity and Sustainability (SMACHS) Foundation Charlene Ruto briefs the media on the sidelines of the International Youth Day at Swahilipot Hub, Mombasa. Charlene encourages young people to connect with leaders and youth networks to help implement their ideas and dreams. She believes many important […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]