By Michelle Ndaga
The government has reported significant progress in job creation and economic reforms as President William Ruto’s administration marks three years in office.
Speaking at Harambee Annex Media Centre on Monday, Government Spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura outlined key achievements anchored on agricultural transformation, food security, and lowering the cost of living all central to the president’s election pledges.
In agriculture, reforms in coffee, tea, sugar, and cotton sectors have revived six cotton ginneries, creating 700 jobs and supporting over 23,000 rural livelihoods. Distribution of 100 high-volume grain dryers is expected to generate more than 10,000 additional jobs.
Beyond agriculture, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) subsector is thriving, with 31 County Aggregated Industrial Parks under refurbishment projected to create 9,000 jobs.
The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority has directly supported over 2,000 youth jobs and improved access to financing for entrepreneurs.
The government says over 1.3 million jobs have been created so far, including more than 300,000 digital jobs through ICT training, freelancing, e-commerce, and the creative economy.
Over 50,000 km of fiber-optic cable has been laid nationwide, 1,500 Wi-Fi hotspots installed, and 404 digital hubs operational, connecting millions to online opportunities.
Education and human capital development remain priorities, with 76,000 teachers employed since 2022 and 24,000 more positions advertised this year.
On labor mobility, six bilateral agreements have opened 452,000 jobs abroad, particularly in healthcare, hospitality, and technical fields.
The Affordable Housing Programme has generated over 330,000 jobs across construction and supply chains, while the blue economy, tourism, and creative industries continue to expand opportunities for youth and women.
Dr. Mwaura also announced that recruitment for the Kenya Defence Forces and National Police Service will take place in October 2025, warning against bribery or corruption in the recruitment process.
He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to delivering on its “Better Plan” manifesto, promising continued reforms to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and transform communities.
