The Government of Kenya has officially launched the Climate WorX Programme, a Sh5 billion climate resilience and employment initiative set to engage 113,000 youth across 46 counties, excluding Nairobi, which already has a similar programme in place.
Unveiled on Thursday, June 6, in Nairobi, the programme—formerly known as Kazi Mtaani—aims to provide temporary jobs and skill-building opportunities to young people through labour-intensive public works. The launch was presided over by Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga alongside Interior PS Raymond Omollo.
“The majority of the activities will focus on roads and roads-related infrastructure. We expect work to include drainage expansion, cobblestone paving, cabro installations, and the creation of access roads to public facilities,” said Hinga.
The online registration portal (https://www.crsp.go.ke) is now open and will remain accessible until June 15, after which the actual recruitment exercise will begin, coordinated by Government Administrative Officers (GAOs).
PS Hinga emphasized that the programme targets three priority sectors:
- Roads and infrastructure
- Environmental conservation
- Housing and urban development
Youth participants will work in two-week cycles over a six-month period. They will earn Sh500 per day, while supervisors will receive Sh550, with all payments made directly via mobile money. In addition to public works, the programme includes life skills and workplace readiness training to support long-term employability and entrepreneurship.
Applicants must:
- Be aged 18–35 years
- Possess a valid national ID
- Have an active Safaricom mobile line with M-PESA
“This programme is not just about short-term employment. It’s a stepping stone for young people to acquire practical skills and transition into long-term job opportunities,” said Interior PS Raymond Omollo. “We are also working closely with local committees to supply materials like gravel and hardcore to support the road projects.”
Omollo further stressed that the programme is designed with inclusivity in mind, targeting a 50-50 gender balance and encouraging participation from youth in informal settlements and persons with disabilities.
The Climate Resilience Service Programme (CRSP) was announced by President William Ruto during the Madaraka Day celebrations and is part of the government’s broader strategy to create employment, build sustainable infrastructure, and mitigate climate impacts at the grassroots level.
