The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

C
Originally published by Capital Business
📰 Read Full Article
business
September 23, 2025
3h ago

Govt, private sector partner to grow creative economy, youth jobs

Govt, private sector partner to grow creative economy, youth jobs

  NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 22 – The government is banking on partnerships with the private sector to grow Kenya’s creative and digital economy as part of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenyan government is partnering with the private sector to expand the creative and digital economy, aiming to create jobs for the country's youth. This collaboration was highlighted at the finale of the inaugural Next Superstar Kenya competition, emphasizing the potential of the creative industry for youth employment.

  • Over 70 percent of Kenya's population is comprised of young people.
  • StarTimes has pledged 10 years of annual support for the Next Superstar Kenya competition.
  • The 14-week competition attracted over 3,000 participants, with Joseph Japheth (Jose Jay) winning Sh1 million.
  • Director of Strategy and Planning Collins Okoth from the Kenya Film Commission underscored the need for policy support and infrastructure investment.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Capital Business

📰 Read Full Article

Related News

Trade ministry partners to boost industry and create youth jobs
Video

Trade ministry partners to boost industry and create youth jobs

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
2w ago
| DAY BREAK| Ruto @3 : The Creative Economy [Part 2]
Video

| DAY BREAK| Ruto @3 : The Creative Economy [Part 2]

C
Citizen TV (Youtube)
4d ago
| DAY BREAK | Ruto @3: The Creative Economy [Part 1]
Video

| DAY BREAK | Ruto @3: The Creative Economy [Part 1]

C
Citizen TV (Youtube)
4d ago
Govt to Partner with Boda Boda Operators to Empower the Youth
top1w ago

Govt to Partner with Boda Boda Operators to Empower the Youth

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced the government's commitment to empowering youth through partnerships with motorbike operators and various job creation initiatives. The government aims to reform, professionalize, and protect the boda boda sector, while also suspending a controversial bill to allow for comprehensive consultations.

C
Capital News
📰 Read Full Story
Govt has taken deliberatet steps to grow economy: President Ruto
top2w ago

Govt has taken deliberatet steps to grow economy: President Ruto

President William Ruto announced that the government has taken deliberate and decisive actions to revitalize and grow Kenya's economy, particularly through the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. He highlighted significant improvements in the agriculture sector, aiming for inclusive growth and real transformation for all citizens.

C
Capital News
📰 Read Full Story