President William Ruto has announced a series of initiatives to boost employment and empower artisans and mechanics in Nairobi County as part of the government's economic transformation agenda.

• The government will provide Ksh.80 million to support these workers in acquiring modern equipment and tools.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and over 5,000 mechanics and artisans from Nairobi County.
• Further initiatives include the construction of modern workshops and the expansion of the Affordable Housing Programme, which is creating tens of thousands of jobs.

President William Ruto announced that the Linda Mama program has been expanded and renamed Linda Jamii, offering broader healthcare services under the Social Health Authority (SHA).

• The revamped program now covers expectant mothers, newborns, and their families from pregnancy through postnatal care.
• Key stakeholders include President William Ruto and the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA).
• Government funding for maternity services has been increased threefold, from Sh4,000 to Sh12,000, to improve the quality of care.

President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation Youth Employment Programme (NextGen.KE), an initiative designed to connect 30,000 young Kenyans with private-sector internships and skills training.

• The programme aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by providing practical workplace experience.
• Key partners include the Kenyan Government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and other collaborators.
• President Ruto emphasized that internships are crucial for developing skills and gaining a competitive edge in the job market, urging graduates to prioritize learning and experience over immediate financial gain.

President William Ruto has announced an initiative to formally certify 40,000 skilled young Kenyans who lack formal academic qualifications, recognizing skills acquired through prior learning and work experience.

• 40,000 skilled young people will be certified under the Recognition of Prior Learning programme.
• The initiative announced by President William Ruto aims to bridge the gap between practical ability and formal employment.
• The government is also expanding digital training to prepare 1.9 million Kenyans for tech sector opportunities and 350,000 digital jobs.