Kazi Mtaani Returns as Climate Workx – Launching 3rd June 2025

The Government of Kenya has officially relaunched the Kazi Mtaani initiative under a new and enhanced banner – Climate Workx. This revitalized youth employment program is set to begin on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, aiming to provide temporary job opportunities to over 110,000 young people across the country.

About the Climate Workx Program

Climate Workx is designed to tackle youth unemployment while advancing climate resilience and infrastructure development. The program will be implemented under the supervision of KeRRA and KURA engineers, in collaboration with National Government Administration Officers (NGAO).

With a dual focus on community service and environmental sustainability, this initiative aligns with Kenya’s long-term strategy to create green jobs, increase tree cover, maintain public infrastructure, and foster national values among the youth.

Key Objectives

• Provide short-term employment for Kenyan youth

• Promote national values, civic responsibility, and patriotism

• Support climate initiatives like tree planting and seedling production

• Contribute to road and public infrastructure maintenance

• Equip youth with hands-on experience and work discipline

Available Job Roles

The program offers two categories of roles:

1. General Workers

Youth participants will work within their local communities on tasks such as:

• Road maintenance (clearing vegetation, unclogging drainage, patching potholes)

• Tree planting and nursery work (digging, watering, pest control)

• Cleaning public spaces (markets, walkways, informal settlements)

• Composting and seedbed preparation

• Participating in civic education sessions

• Submitting daily reports and maintaining tools

Work Cycle: 10 weekdays per cohort
Pay: KES 500/day (paid via M-Pesa after each cycle)
Location: Assigned tasks within applicants’ home villages

2. Supervisors

Supervisors will oversee field activities and team coordination. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting roll calls and briefings

• Assigning and monitoring daily tasks

• Reporting to government officials and engineers

• Ensuring safety, discipline, and proper tool usage

• Keeping records of attendance, wages, and work progress

Eligibility:

• Aged 18–35

• Resident of the local community

• Preference for former NYS recruits

• Basic leadership and reporting skills

Pay: KES 580/day (paid via M-Pesa every 10 days)

Special Features of the Program

• Gender Parity: A strict 50:50 male-to-female recruitment ratio

• Disability Inclusion: 30% of positions reserved for youth with disabilities

• Household Limit: Only one applicant per household to ensure fairness

• Local Deployment: All youth will work within their own villages

• Civic Engagement: Personal development sessions on off days covering patriotism, health, financial literacy, and climate education

• Safe Working Environment: High standards of safety, respect, and discipline expected from all participants

Who Can Apply

• Kenyan youth aged 18–35

• Residents of their local village

• Youth with disabilities

• Both male and female applicants

• Ex-NYS recruits (for supervisor roles)

Applicants must be available for the full duration of the work cycle and committed to serving their communities.

Direct Application Links

Link 1 : https://www.crsp.go.ke/

Link 2 : https://crsp.e-granary.com/register

Applications open Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 via an official government online portal (mobile-friendly).
Required Details:

• Full name (as per ID)

• ID Number

• Age & Gender

• Ward/Sub-county

• Active M-Pesa registered phone number

• Disability status (if applicable)

• NYS status (if applicable)

• Education level

Note: The official application link and deadline will be announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and County Commissioner offices.