- The DP also challenged the youth who are already contracted at the site to ensure they acquire certificates for their informally acquired skills.
- He said the government has instituted the Recognition of Prior Learning Framework to help them in certifying their knowledge.
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reaffirmed government's commitment to combat illicit brew and drug abuse in the country.
Speaking in Embu on Tuesday, Gachagua said the government will not relent in its fight until the drug and alcohol abuse menace is completely dealt with.
Gachagua was speaking when he witnessed the signing of a multi-million-shilling contract between the National Housing Corporation and Embu Jua Kali Business Inclusivity Craft Workers Association.
The contract seeks to boost the Jua Kali artisans based in Embu town.
They will supply the doors and windows worth Sh10.9 million for the Majimbo affordable houses.
Gachagua said the affordable housing project is playing a big role in the fight against illicit brews, drug and substance abuse.
The DP noted that youth who had been consumed by alcoholism and drug abuse were busy in construction sites earning a living.
"The fight against illicit brews will not stop until we have fully dealt with the menace," Gachagua said.
"The affordable housing project is helping us in the fight as many of our youths are fully engaged in this programme," the DP added.
According to Gachagua, the government had contracted thousands of Jua Kali artisans who are playing a crucial role in implementing the Affordable Housing Project.
He said that thousands of skilled youth were already benefitting from the multi-billion housing project being rolled out in various counties.
Gachagua added that the flagship housing project has been designed to benefit the millions of jobless skilled youth who have been deprived of work for years.
The DP also challenged the youth who are already contracted at the site to ensure they acquire certificates for their informally acquired skills.
"The affordable housing project is important to this country. On top of decent shelter for our people, thousands of job opportunities are being created for the youth as is evident here in Embu today," Gachagua said.
He said the government has instituted the Recognition of Prior Learning Framework to help them in certifying their knowledge.
"The Recognition of Prior Learning is critical as it will help you in formalisation of the skills and knowledge you have gained over the years," he said.
Gachagua was accompanied by Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and her Deputy Kinyua Mugo, Senator Alexander Mundigi, Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, Mbeere South MP Nebart Muriuki, Runyenjes MP Eric Karemba, and Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie.
Other leaders present were Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, NHC Chairman Yusuf Chanzu, and Kirimari Ward MCA Ibrahim Swaleh among others.
South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro who is also the National Assembly Majority Whip and UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala were also present.