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Government to Create 500,000 Jobs Annually in Agriculture, Says CS Andrew Karanja

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Government to Create 500,000 Jobs Annually in Agriculture, Says CS Andrew Karanja

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Government to Create 500,000 Jobs Annually in Agriculture, Says CS Andrew Karanja.

The Kenyan government has unveiled a strategy to generate 500,000 jobs annually in the agriculture sector, which already employs over 40 percent of the population.

On Friday, November 29, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja announced the launch of the Transforming Ecosystems for Jobs in Agriculture through Technology and Innovation (TEJATI) program.

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He stated that the initiative aims to create 500,000 jobs each year while fostering sustainable growth in all 47 counties. The CS emphasized that the program would be instrumental in addressing unemployment and ensuring food security.

During the event, Karanja acknowledged the presence of key leaders, including Mary Muinde, Chief of Staff representing the First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto.

Other notable attendees included PS State Department for Agriculture Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, UN Resident Coordinator Dr. Stephen Jackson, and the Chair of the Council of Governors.

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Unemployed Kenyans will have to wait until 2025 to start benefiting from the program, as the first phase of implementation is set to begin next year. The government plans to scale the initiative gradually to reach its full potential.

Scaling Agribusiness Ecosystems

Beyond job creation, the TEJATI program will expand agribusiness ecosystems from 2,000 schools to 24,000 schools over the next five years.

This initiative aims to establish cooperatives and aggregation centers, contributing to economic empowerment.

It also seeks to promote innovation and inclusivity, ensuring that marginalized regions, including arid and semi-arid areas, are not left behind.

Meanwhile, Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua recently announced a temporary suspension of nationwide recruitment for foreign jobs.

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This pause, lasting until mid-December, allows the government to focus on preparations for the upcoming Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12.

Despite the suspension, Mutua noted that 5,931 jobs had already been secured during the initial 10 days of the exercise.

The TEJATI program is expected to be a game changer in tackling unemployment and fostering sustainable agricultural growth, showcasing the government’s commitment to empowering Kenyans across all regions.

Government to Create 500,000 Jobs Annually in Agriculture, Says CS Andrew Karanja.

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