KAZI MTAANI

The Kazi Mtaani Programme is an initiative that was designed to support the youths in the informal settlements from the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. The programme also acted as a standing stone for many of the youths in the poor state.  The objective of the programme was to provide a form of social protection for workers whose prospects for daily or casual work was been disrupted by the containment policies put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Through this initiative, residents were recruited to undertake projects concentrated in and around informal settlements with the aim of improving the environment, service delivery and providing income generation opportunities.

The State Department for Youth Affairs was implementing the training component of Kazi Mtaani Programme in the 47 Counties to equip youth with industry relevant skills to ensure they are employable and productive post COVID – 19 Crisis.Generally, the programme mostly focused on eradicating poverty in the less fortunate in our communities.

It was expected that after the training the youth would develop a saving culture, form and register groups, establish social enterprises and apply for funding from Government Affirmative Funds (YEDF, NGAAF, Women Enterprise Fund and Uwezo Fund).
So far, over 200,000 youth have been trained on Entrepreneurship, Financing for business, Life Skills, Citizenship and National Values.