15
Jul
President William Ruto has announced the reinstatement of the Kazi Mtaani program during a development tour in Nakuru County. The initiative, originally launched by former President Uhuru Kenyatta and discontinued in 2022 due to concerns over misuse of public funds, will resume next week. Ruto stated the decision came in response to public demand, with plans to employ 500 youth per region initially. The program offers daily stipends for youth participating in cleaning and maintaining government infrastructure. Ruto emphasized the program's role in providing employment opportunities while criticizing its previous administration's handling and advocating for more dignified job options like…