Uhuru asks Developers to Support Local Programs

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday asked Kenya’s development partners to support public programs that directly Wananchi such as “Kazi Mtaani”.

The president said the initiative had not only created gainful employment for thousands of youth but also helped develop their entrepreneurial and financial skills.

The Head of State spoke Wednesday during meetings with four heads of international organizations who paid him visits at State House, Nairobi.

The meetings included Director-General of UNON Zainabu Bangura, UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya Dr. Stephen Jackson, World Bank Country Director for Kenya Keith Hansen and the UN, Under  Secretary General for Operations Atul Khare.

The National Hygiene Program popularly known as Kazi Mtaani was released extended by President Uhuru for another month from its original deadline of March 4.