Govt pumps K21.2 Million into youth empowerment – Mutati

Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati has disclosed that a total of K21. 2 Million has been invested into youth skills empowerment programmes.

In a ministerial statement on the progress made on the Youth skills Empowerment Programme, Mr. Mutati says it is anticipated that 7, 100 youths drawn from 100 constituencies will be trained during this first phase which is scheduled to commence on 1st May, 2022.

Mr. Mutati says the selection of the first 100 constituencies is premised on priotizing constituencies that cleared around 88 Trades Training Institutions to ensure easy accessibility.

He says the next cycle of the youth skills empowerment programme will commence in August  ,2022 where the remaining 56 constituencies will be taken on board.

Mr Mutati explains that the plan is to deliver skills that are in line with the services and general development needs of all the 156 constituencies.

The Minister says the Ministry through this programme plans to train at least 10, 000 youths by December 2022.