Wamuzi News Ke
In a dramatic turn of events during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations, President William Ruto has dropped a bombshell—the resurrection of Kazi Mtaani under a bold new name: Climate Worx.
This powerful announcement, delivered to a packed crowd in Homa Bay, sent ripples across the nation. Ruto unveiled Climate Worx as a massive youth employment blitz set to mobilize over 110,000 young Kenyans in an ambitious plan to fight climate change and build the nation—one community at a time.
“Starting this week, Climate Worx will roll out across all 47 counties, with a sharp focus on informal settlements,” Ruto declared to thunderous applause. “We are creating jobs, transforming neighborhoods, and building resilience.”
From Nairobi’s informal streets to the heartlands of Kenya, Climate Worx will engage youth in tree planting, road construction, and environmental cleanup, all while putting money directly into their pockets.
But Ruto isn’t just offering short-term fixes. He emphasized that Climate Worx is not a handout—it’s a lifeline to the future.
“This isn’t just a paycheck,” he said. “It’s a bridge to opportunity—whether you’re starting a business, going back to school, or securing long-term employment.”
The fiery announcement echoes the spirit of the now-defunct Kazi Mtaani program, first launched by former President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2020 at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kazi Mtaani was designed as a survival strategy for youth hit hard by lockdowns, offering daily income for basic public works.
Uhuru himself recently reflected on its urgency during the health summit in Mombasa:
“Many city dwellers depend on daily wages. Lockdowns left them stranded with no income. Kazi Mtaani was our solution to help them survive.”
Though Ruto had earlier signaled an end to Kazi Mtaani in 2022, Sunday’s declaration proves he’s not just reviving it—he’s supercharging it.
With the rebrand to Climate Worx, Kenya may be witnessing the dawn of a new national movement—one where youth are not just workers, but warriors for climate justice and community transformation.
