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April 21, 2026
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Chinese firm, UNDP in Sh75 million pact to create jobs for youth

Chinese firm, UNDP in Sh75 million pact to create jobs for youth

By providing stipends, the programme reduces hiring costs for employers while enabling them to train, mentor and build a strong pipeline of future talent...

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The China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have partnered to launch the NextGen.Ke youth employment program. This initiative aims to equip thousands of young Kenyans with practical skills and work experience needed by the labor market.

  • A total of Sh75 million has been allocated for the program over the next three years, targeting to benefit 15,000 youth.
  • Key organizations involved include the Government of Kenya (through the National Treasury and Economic Planning), UNDP Kenya, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), and CRBC.
  • The program facilitates 12-month placements in sectors like agribusiness, manufacturing, construction, ICT, energy, and services, with the goal of transitioning graduates into permanent employment.

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