The government says that 21,493 youth have been employed under the Nairobi Climate WorX Mtaani program since October 1, 2024.
In an update on Monday, March 3, the government said the youth have been working in the riparian area of Nairobi, Mathare, and Ngong Rivers covering 47 kilometers and 11 sub-counties.
According to the state, the youth have managed to unclog rivers, sort debris, collect garbage, level grounds for landscaping, repair sewer lines, establish tree nurseries, clear bushes along rivers, and remove slabs and foundations of demolished structures.
“The Climate WorX program in Mathare, Nairobi, has made significant strides in advancing climate resilience and community empowerment. Through its first cohort, it’s transforming the area with green initiatives like waste management, tree planting, and environmental restoration, mainly involving youth and women for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable urban environment,” the statement read in part.
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“The initiative has not only provided income to the young people but instilled a sense of responsibility towards the environment and the community,” the Government stated.
The program was launched by President William Ruto in 2024 and aims to foster climate resilience and economic recovery by addressing critical needs across the roads and infrastructure, environmental, housing, and urban development sectors.
The program seeks to employ 200,000 youth from 47 counties. Each county is expected to have a minimum of 1,500 beneficiaries.
The government utilizes a double-shift methodology in the program, where two cohorts of recruited youth will work on alternate weeks. This means one group will work for two weeks while the other is off and vice versa.
The youth receives Ksh500 per day, while youth supervisors receive Ksh550 per day. Payments are made via mobile money transfer at the end of the two-week work shift
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