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This is the Official Account for the State Department for Youth Affairs & Creative Economy #YouthandCreativeEconomy
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined January 2019
Calling all creatives! 📢 . Design a unique logo for NYOTA and stand a chance to win exciting prizes. 🏆 . Submit your entry by 10th January. @IsmailMaalim19 @moyasa_ke .@NYOTA_Kenya
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Opportunity for the youth! Applications for Cohort 2 under Public Service Emerging Leader Fellowship programme is ongoing.
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LOGO COMPETITION OPPORTUNITY. Win UpTo KSH 300,000 to come up with the logo for #TalantaHela program that seeks to monetize talent in sports and the creatives. See poster for more information. #PesaMfukoni
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Congratulations Waziri @AbabuNamwamba for being appointed the CS for Youth Affairs , Sports & Arts. We welcome you to lead the youth affairs with dedication towards great success.
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The aim of the AGPO Program is to facilitate the youth, women and persons with disability-owned enterprises to be able to participate in government procurement. @KenGenKenya invites youth for a sensitization forum on AGPO 1st November 2022. Register via
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1/4. CS @AbabuNamwamba today at Kencom House for the official handing/taking over of the youth docket. @moscakenya @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli @NYC_YouthVoice
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"Dear Youth of Kenya, we have commenced a fresh chapter where we will closely engage as we find solutions that will empower you and make you job creators who add value to our economy." ~ PS @IsmailMaalim19
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1/6. Yesterday @moscakenya CS @AbabuNamwamba visited the International Youth Fellowship. He was received by the IYF Kenya Chairman Rev. Yo-han Kim. @GBSTvKenya
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Youth Fund is one of the flagship projects under Vision 2030. Since inception @YouthFund_Ke has supported 2 million youth with loans worth Kshs. 14.2 billion. The fund has been providing loans for start-up, business expansion, asset financing, agribusiness & talent development
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Youth have the energy, passion and the brain to take Africa to the next level Deputy President H.E @rigathi #YouthConnekt2022
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Today CS @mucheru has arrived at @ncckkenya as the Chief Guest to launch the National Roll-Out of Youth Programs and policies. A big step by Non State Actors to compliment Government Efforts. @MoICTKenya @NCPD_Kenya #wholesomeyouth #ncckyouthconference
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1/ PEACE ACCORD: A good day for the student leaders under @UCSPAK_KENYA that brought together 70 student leaders from all the universities to deliberate on youth Governance and Peace towards a better Kenya graced by Chief Guest CS @mucheru & @SWJacksonUN #studentsdialogue @uonbi
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Historical Launch of @Kenya_NI_Mimi summit; Of the Youth; By the Youth and For the Youth. Our Wealth; Our Strength Our Present and Future #KenyaNiMimi @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @OlajideDemola
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I wish you all our heroes and heroines ~ a Happy Mashujaa Day
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CS @AbabuNamwamba "We are going to be working with young people in various capacities. We want to see a lot of young people involved in various capacities including management." @NYC_YouthVoice @NYS_Ke @KENIAupdates #YouthEmpowermentKE
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Congratulations your Excellency Dr. @WilliamsRuto The 5th President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
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Happening now! . CS @AbabuNamwamba is today the chief guest at IYF graduation 🎓 ceremony where 441 youth are graduating from various disciples. @rochieng @IYFKenya @moyasa_ke. Watch the live event 🔴 via our Facebook page
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H.E. President, Uhuru Kenyatta Presides over the Monumental Ceremony for Youth as 750 #MbeleNaBiz Business Plan Competition Winners are awarded Business Grants worth 1.3 Billion & @YouthFund_Ke launched its Strategic Plan! #MbeleNaBiz .@StateHouseKenya @MoICTKenya @mucheru
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This morning @moscakenya CS @AbabuNamwamba joined Deputy President @rigathi who preside over the launch of the Kenya Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program and Call to Action on the drought situation in Kenya by @KEPSA_KENYA.
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Congratulations Hon. @AbabuNamwamba upon your being sworn in as the new Cabinet Secretary in charge of Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts. Karibu Waziri!
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The @MoICTKenya and other stakeholders will be undertaking a NATIONAL DISSEMINATION of the KYDP, 2019. Its for our own good, let's talk, let's engage, we start this conversations and keep it running, what do you expect?@KYEOP_Kenya #SeraYetuVijanaa @WorldBank @mucheru
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#TalantaHela will revolutionize the way the government organises sports and the arts in Kenya. @WilliamsRuto @MusaliaMudavadi @AbabuNamwamba @IsmailMaalim19 @moyasa_ke @StateHouseKenya #PesaMfukoni #MonetizingTalents
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OPPORTUNITY FOR IT GRADUATES :Apply before 6th September 2021 @MoICTKenya @mucheru @ICTAuthorityKE #IkoKaziKE
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Today CAS @nadia_abdalla_ held fruitful discussions with @konzatech CEO @tanuijohn on how to upscale partnerships with #KenyaNiMimi through innovation incubation and support to the Youth. @MoICTKenya @Kenya_NI_Mimi
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This program is LOADED! Leadership; Social Intelligence; Green Tourism; Information/Cyber Security; Innovations; International Marketing; and so MUCH MORE. Register today for this life changing training and experience @MoICTKenya @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli
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Happy Jamhuri Day Wishes to all Kenyans #MunguMbele #JamhuriDay @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli @MoICTKenya
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Are you a recent university graduate?. Apply now for the Presidential Digital Talent Internship Programme Cohort VII to get a chance to learn more on ICT operations and build on your professional network. Deadline is 19 September 2022. #DigiTalent
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YOUTH CONNEKT AFRICA SUMMIT 2023.Only 1 day left. Youth across Africa will converge in Nairobi's @KICC_kenya where the summit will be held under the theme "Youth Innovating a Borderless African Renaissance". #YouthConnektAfrica2023 .@AbabuNamwamba @IsmailMaalim19 @rochieng
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Opportunity!! . Call for applications for the Youth Reference Committee. For more information and how to apply visit
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The National Youth Council Elections are underway. Do you want to oversee the elections… PLEASE APPLY NOW! @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli
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Happy Birthday Mama Taifa @FirstLadyKenya, soft spoken, adorable, and champion of our health care and welfare as a Nation @mucheru @StateHouseKenya
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APPLY! APPLY! APPLY!.@PSCKenya is recruiting 8000 interns (cohort 6) for the financial year 2023/24 for Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Visit their website for more details #IkoKaziKe
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The Power is in your hands to make the choices of the leaders you want ~ CS @mucheru . #YOUTHTalk @eddiebutita @mulamwah @MoICTKenya @spmbuzzke
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Applications closing soon!. Apply now for the Presidential Digital Talent Internship Programme Cohort VII to get a chance to learn more on ICT operations and build on your professional network. Apply via #DigiTalent
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Today we celebrate ALL women leaders and encourage female youth to take up leadership positions and opportunities in ALL spheres. Go for it! YOU GAT IT! #InternationalWomensDay .@MoICTKenya @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli @rochieng
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This Morning Secretary Youth Affairs @rochieng held a meeting with young leaders aiming to establish Youth Parliament in Universities. They target to deepen the understanding of democracy, the role of legislators & awaken the spirit of advocacy among the Youth! @Charles_Sunkuli
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Tomorrow, @moyasa_ke & the agencies under its purview will mark the National Youth Week from 7th - 11th culminating to #InternationalYouthDay celebration's on 12th under the theme "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World" @AbabuNamwamba.#GoGreenKE #RadaNiGreenSkills
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KIKAO is a one stop shop Government coordinated approach towards addressing challenges faced by youth by bringing all the opportunities to the youth with an emphasis of addressing specific needs based on a region #GavaIkoGround @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli @MwigeKen
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Your vote is your future.Make sure you register as a voter!
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Today we celebrate the #WorldYouthSkillsDay themed 'Skills for a Resilient Youth' on a special edition of @NMGLeadersForum in partnership with @ilo from 7:30 pm on @ntvkenya .#YouthSkillsDay2020 #NMGLeadershipForum .@MoICTKenya @Jkorir_Youth
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The Africa's Under 40 CEOs Awards & Summit serves as a platform to showcase the exceptional capabilities of the young people. @AbabuNamwamba @IsmailMaalim19 @MelissaRauch @moyasa_ke
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Volume iko sawa ama tuongozee? 1.3 Billion Business Grant! #MbeleNaBiz .@Charles_Sunkuli @rochieng @KYEOP_Kenya @BizMbele
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PS @IsmailMaalim19 this morning chaired a meeting with members of Staff at the State Department for Youth Headquarters. The PS commended the staff on the role they play in implementing programs and policies to empower the youth of Kenya. @AbabuNamwamba @moscakenya
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Happy #JamhuriDay Celebrating 59 years of Independence and the contribution of young people in nation building. Connect, Innovate and Inspire @moscakenya @AbabuNamwamba @IsmailMaalim19 @NYC_YouthVoice @KENIAupdates @NYS_Ke #JamhuriDay2022 🇰🇪
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Today CS @RaphaelTuju hosing @mucheru at the Kijabe Mission Hospital Walk. It is our Civic Duty to give back to society. @KijabeHospital @DrBettyGikonyo @KenyaVision2030 @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli #UraiaWaVijana
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Today we celebrate our Kenyan team as they compete in the #Londonmarathon2020 We are living proof that with discipline, hard work & the right attitude, #nohumanislimited, @EliudKipchoge .#LetsGoKenya
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KAZI MTAANI 3 LOADING…SYA @rochieng today represented PSY @Charles_Sunkuli at the Kazi Mtaani III Preparatory meeting convened by State Dept of @HousingUrbanKE bringing together MDAs & Regional Commissioners In the One Gov. Approach Implementation of @kazi_mtaani #KaziMtaani
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Today @HuaweiKenya Team led by Fiona Pan, Deputy CEO Public Affairs & Adam Lane, Govt Affairs, paid a courtesy call to Youth PS @Charles_Sunkuli to see how to empower the youth in this pandemic, they agreed on activities that would see youth skills refreshed & enhanced.@rochieng
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The Incoming Principal Secretary @IsmailMaalim19 today took oath of office as new PS State Department for Youth Affairs State House witnessed by H.E the President Dr. @WilliamsRuto after the vetting and approval by the @NAssemblyKE. @moscakenya #KaribuPSYouthAffairs
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The outgoing PS @Charles_Sunkuli officially handed over the State Department for Youth Affairs to the incoming PS @IsmailMaalim19 at the Ministry Headquarters in a ceremony witnessed by @moscakenya CS @AbabuNamwamba
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PS @IsmailMaalim19 planting a tree at the launch of tree planting campaign in Ngong Hills,Kajiado County on Wed Dec 2022. HE President @WilliamsRuto who launched the campaign called on Kenyans to inculcate the culture of tree planting to help meet the 5B target. @AbabuNamwamba
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Kuna opportunities hapa for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship @YouthFund_Ke @AjiraDigital @KYEOP_Kenya @MoICTKenya @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli @VMwongera @bensonmuthendi #RizikiYaVijana
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Youth Affairs PS @IsmailMaalim19 met with Rwanda Youth & Culture Minister @RMbabazi discussion centered around the mutual relation between the two Countries to spur the youth agenda in the Region as well as her support towards the Youth Connekt Summit @YouthCultureRW @moscakenya
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This is it! @AjiraDigital is the future of work. @MoICTKenya, @SDY_Ke invites all youth to embrace this great employment opportunity. Join today! @MaureenMbaka1 @nadia_abdalla_ @Jkorir_Youth @rochieng @NYC_YouthVoice
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Earlier Today PS @Jkorir_Youth in Buru Buru where he officiated the completion of training of #KaziMtaani phase II beneficiaries. The beneficiaries through various partners have been trained in Entrepreneurship, AGPO, Affirmative Funds & Life Skills. @PSCharlesHinga @rochieng
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We need to amplify young people’s voices and participation in the development discourse and initiatives for national progress. @mucheru @MoICTKenya @Charles_Sunkuli @nadia_abdalla_ #YouthDay #IYD2022
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Today PS Youth @Charles_Sunkuli got a courtesy call from Saboti MP Hon. @Honcalebamisi and @YoungMPsKenya CEO @AnthonyBuluma who discussed ways of engaging Young MPs on Youth Empowerment Programs in the constituencies nationally @MoICTKenya @mucheru
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Stand on the Shoulders of giants: Mentorship is a key aspect of youth empowerment, seek it. Good news ni itakuwa a part of @Kenya_NI_Mimi @DrMercyHealth @nadia_abdalla_ @OlajideDemola @Jkorir_Youth #KenyaNiMimi
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The Ministry is set to unveil the 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 that seeks to promote innovation as a driver for socio-economic development by fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and commercialization capabilities of Kenyan innovators. #TalantaHela
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The government is committed to action Agenda 2063 which prioritises youth empowerment in its programmes. @moscakenya @AbabuNamwamba
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#pscinternship2019 .National Youth Council CEO @RoySasaka: 'What will make a difference in your life as a youth is your reputation. Be patient and build your worth.'@CSMargaretKobia @Jkorir_Youth @rochieng @DG_matilda @NYC_YouthVoice
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“HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES: As we Usher the New Year 2022 , May Prosperity be our Portion” @mucheru #2022NewYear #HappyNewYear #HappyNewYear2022 @MoICTKenya @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli
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Ati Bazu big man Bazuu. Mombasa mayouth wamejinauwo mbayaa. wametii watatake part in activities za kuwaingizia mula. CS amewapromise atawasupport by all means. @mucheru @rochieng @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli #RizikiYaVijana @MoturiErastus @Postbank1
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Call for applications on National Young Innovators Entrepreneurship Programme.
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Today Ms Sheila Akwara the Founder of @jenga_africa who are championing for Mental Wellness in schools and through Bootcamps paid a Courtesy call to CAS @nadia_abdalla_ to share on the roll-out of their upcoming events in September 2021 @muminabonaya @rochieng #YouthWellness
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NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK, FRIDAY 11TH 2023. On Friday, the NYW's focus will shift to the Kenya Cultural Center where there will be a Hustla's Bazaar in which youth will not only exhibit but also sell their wares and network.#NYWKe.#TalantaHela .#HustlaBazaar.#AbabuNaKazi
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We are set for the official launch of the National Youth Week 2023 at @uonbi @AbabuNamwamba @IsmailMaalim19 @rochieng #NYWKE #KuLonchYouthWeek
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That kafeeling Gava ikikam mtaa yako😅 huyu youthman ako irie mbaya atleast Gava imewakumbuka na kuwapea chance ya kuchapiana moja mbili kwa KIKAO Starehe Constituency. Anadai Gava irudi tena na tena. @mucheru @Postbank1 @rochieng @RoySasaka @NYC_YouthVoice #GavaIkoGround
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PS Youth @JKorir_Youth & PS @MaritimeKE today signed an MOU that will see over 2000 youths employed annually in the Maritime industry. @YouthFund_Ke will facilitate the pre-embarkation process by providing interest free loans for the recruits. @rochieng @NadNad_KE @Wavinya_Ndeti
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Secretary Youth Affairs @rochieng, this morning met representatives from @NescafeKe & @FarmersChoiceKE for discussions on how to upgrade food vending culture in Nairobi to world class standards & Enhancing Youth Employment through co-creation. @Charles_Sunkuli @MoICTKenya
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Let's Meet; Talk; Engage @YunitokKenya; a platform designed to enhance Youth Participation and amplify the Youth Voice. Send 'JOIN' via SMS to 20204 and become a Yunitoker today @Charles_Sunkuli @rochieng @UNICEFKenya @KenyaScouts @KenyaGirlGuides @NYC_YouthVoice
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TODAY the PS Youth, Julius Korir received from @ChandariaKenya a support worth 2.7M which includes 10,000 Masks to be disbursed by @NYC_YouthVoice to the youth @dchandaria @rochieng @RoySasaka #KaaRadaNaMask
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Bazu wa vijana ana-support hii rada ya ku-end violence against women. Pia wewe #DandiaRada Make your voice count by joining @YunitokKenya saa hii @MoICTKenya @mucheru @UNICEFKenya @nadia_abdalla_
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1/ Isiolo County Government today Hosted GoK and Partners led by Chief Guest CS @mucheru , Governors, @Charles_Sunkuli UN Leadership @SWJacksonUN @Walidbadawi ,CEOs and @KSGKenya @UNDPKenya at the spectacular Isiolo Youth Innovation Center #IsioloRising
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Leo ni siku ya Vijana wa @KilifiCountyKE kumeet na Bazu wa Gava; Kikao accords youth an opportunity to meet with various stakeholders drawn from State and Non-State Actors @YKikao #GavaIkoGround @MoICTKenya @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli @MwigeKen
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Today CAS @NadNad_KE graced the Young Scientists Kenya Boot Camp as a Guest Speaker @StrathU. She urged them to be confident and showcase their best and offer solutions globally @nacosti @BLAZEKenya @YSTKenya #Yskbootcamp2020
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PS @IsmailMaalim19 officially opens a workshop for devt of the Kenya Youth Development Bill at a Nakuru hotel. The Act will be a key priority deliverable as agreed in the just concluded Nanyuki retreat chaired H.E President @WilliamsRuto @AbabuNamwamba @rochieng @NYC_YouthVoice
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This afternoon we hosted a team from @IREXintl led by the president and CEO @kristin_lord. Discussions centered on possible collaboration and partnership in youth development initiatives between the two Organizations. @AbabuNamwamba @IsmailMaalim19 @rochieng #YouthDevelopment
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Ongoing: The Young Africa Works Youth Forum 2021 at KTTC. The forum is both physical and online.#Tuinuevijana @Clcan_Kenya @MoICTKenya
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Kenya is hosting its first-ever National Sports Talent Camp! The camp aims to provide a platform for our youth to showcase their skills and receive specialized training. What an exciting opportunity! . #TalantaHela.#Ababunakazi .@sportsAcademyKE
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Actively Empowering Entrepreneurship & job creation by the Youth for the Youth!.Congratulations to the 750 winners! #MbeleNaBiz .@mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @StateHouseKenya @MoICTKenya
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Are you a young African with an innovative solution addressing climate mobility? . Stand a chance to receive USD10,000 to develop your solution further. Apply via 🔗Deadline: 28 September 2022
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The full implementation of the Big 4 Agenda is key towards addressing Youth Radicalization #StopRadicalization#StopRadicalization
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The Federal Republic of Germany thru' KfW has committed a financial grant of EUR 6.5M towards empowerment of Kenyan Youth in a programme dubbed Vijana Vuka Na Afya (VIVA) which will be launched soon. @Charles_Sunkuli @rochieng @nadia_abdalla_ @mucheru @GermanyinKenya
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Youth Kikao @UoEmbu all set. Looking forward to an imapctful engagement between Youth and Government @mucheru @nadia_abdalla_ @Charles_Sunkuli @MwigeKen @rochieng @RoySasaka @bensonmuthendi @KenyaVision2030
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Harnessing the full power of youth talent, creativity and innovation for wealth creation is critical for a job ready work force across all sectors of national and global economy and this has been given due consideration in this policy. @mucheru @rochieng #TalantaZaVijana
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Call for applications!! Jasiri Talent Investor Cohort IV. Visit for more information.
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The @CSMargaretKobia today met with Yawa Hansen- Executive Director Emerging Public Leaders and Karen Wakoli Executive Director- Emerging Leaders Foundation. 1/2.#GrowingOurLeadersKe. @Jkorir_Youth.@rochieng @WakoliCaren
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HOPE IN THE PANDEMIC: Congratulations to the 7,479 National Youth Service Recruits who made it at the pass-out parade at the National Youth Service (NYS) Training College in Gilgil, Nakuru County Presided by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta. @mucheru @CSMargaretKobia @nadia_abdalla_
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We wrap up the #KenyaNiMimi #UpperEasternEdition at Waso Secondary School holding an inspirational talk with the students & donating dignity kits. Thank you @UNFPAKen! @OlajideDemola @nadia_abdalla_ @muminabonaya @Charles_Sunkuli @rochieng @Kenya_NI_Mimi
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Are you young, authoritative and ready to take up a new challenge? Well informed on the environment & agri-business? Are you fluent in English and Kiswahili and you are ready to host an agribusiness show. Send demo video to 0794114561. @citizentvkenya
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Ongoing: Secretary Youth Development Mr @rochieng is representing PS @IsmailMaalim19 at the 3rd anniversary of #ICPD25 Nairobi Summit, celebrations at Safari Park Hotel. @NCPD_Kenya @UNFPAKen @UNFPAYouthID #ICPD25Scorecard2KE #AcceleratingThePromise
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Invites you to be part of the National Youth Week 2020 launch going down on 6th August 2020. Join the conversation on Facebook LIVE: and @NYC_YouthVoice social media pages #IYD2020KE @mucheru @MoICTKenya
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Today is #WorldYouthSkillsDay this day serves as a reminder that investing in skills development for the youth is crucial for achieving sustainable development, reducing inequality, and creating a more inclusive and prosperous future for all. #LeaveNoOneBehind
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Earlier today, @SDY_Ke led by PS @Jkorir_Youth held discussions with @UNICEFKenya on mechanisms of broadening & having synergy on National Youth Programs. @rochieng @bensonmuthendi @ViridianaWasike
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CAS @nadia_abdalla_ chairing a partnership meeting with @KeEquityBank Director Mktg David Nyamu & Rlnship Manager Kagwe Kibugu. They discussed areas of collaboration to empowerthe youth. @rochieng.@Charles_Sunkuli @mucheru @MoICTKenya
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