UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (GenU) and the Standard Chartered Foundation have partnered to create 750 job opportunities for young women in Kenya, committing Sh97.5 million to a three-year initiative.

• The program targets women aged 18–24 from underserved communities.
• The Standard Chartered Foundation has committed Sh97.5 million to this initiative.
• The partnership aims to connect female youth directly to employers through local job-placement agencies.
• Kariuki Ngari, CEO of Standard Chartered Kenya, highlighted the commitment to unlocking economic opportunity.
• Shaheen Nilofer, UNICEF Kenya Representative, noted the program complements the Government of Kenya’s NYOTA programme.