Maraga's UGM party petitions National Assembly for Sh300 billion youth employment programme
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UGM says it will continue mobilising support for the proposals through its 'Ukombozi campaign' until measures are taken to substantially reduce youth unemployment.
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The party argues that Kenya's growing youth population presents an opportunity for economic transformation if supported through meaningful employment. However, it warns that persistent unemployment among young people risks fuelling crime, drug abuse, political violence and social instability if left unaddressed.
In the petition, UGM cites Articles 28, 43 and 55 of the Constitution, which guarantee the rights to human dignity, social security and affirmative action to enable young people to access employment. The party says the government should take progressive measures to realise these constitutional rights through targeted investment in youth.
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The proposed Sh300 billion package includes Sh168 billion to provide monthly cash-for-work payments of Sh7,000 to two million unskilled unemployed youth for one year, Sh60 billion in one-off start-up grants for 400,000 skilled unemployed youth, Sh36 billion for vocational and technical training, and Sh28 billion to administer the programme.
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