The Kenyan government has launched the Climate Worx programme, inducting 25,000 young people to address urban climate challenges and youth unemployment. The initiative combines environmental clean-up with job creation, focusing on polluted rivers, waste hotspots, and degraded urban spaces.

• 25,000 youth were inducted into the Climate Worx programme at Uhuru Gardens on July 26, 2025.
• The programme is a multi-agency initiative targeting various informal settlements and flood-prone urban areas, including Kibra, Dandora, and Lucky Summer.
• A central component is the ongoing rehabilitation of the 27-kilometer Nairobi River corridor, designated a Special Planning Area (SPA) in March 2025.