The National Steering Committee of the Climate Resilience Service Program (CRSP) has officially launched the registration portal for Climate WorX.
Climate WorX is a flagship youth employment initiative aimed at building sustainable, climate-resilient communities across the country.
Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga said the portal will remain open for 10 days.
Hinga noted that the initiative will allow young Kenyans across all 47 counties an opportunity to express interest in joining, noting that it is aimed at building sustainable, climate-resilient communities.
“As announced by President William Ruto during the Madaraka Day celebrations, Climate Worx has been designed as a transitional employment and social protection program to engage over 113,000 youth in labour-intensive public works,” he said.
The program has a focus on three key areas including roads and infrastructure, environmental conservation, and housing and urban development.
“Participating youth will earn a daily wage of Sh500, with supervisors earning Sh550, paid directly via mobile money,” Hinga added.
The PS noted that the youth will be organised into community-based clusters and will work on alternating two-week shifts over a six-month period.
Hinga said the activities include construction of roads, construction of new and expansion of existing drainage, including unclogging them; construction of footpaths, paving, and access roads within public facilities such as schools, hospitals and markets.
“Recruited youth will also undergo structured life skills and workplace readiness training to support their long-term transition into employment, education or entrepreneurship,” he added.
The PS further noted that the program prioritises inclusivity, with strong attention to gender balance, youth from informal settlements and persons with disabilities.
He added that the applicants must be aged between 18 years to 35 years, possess a valid national ID and register a Safaricom line with mobile money capability.
Structured as a social protection programme, Climate WorX was launched in Nairobi in 2024 and has since recorded significant success.
Speaking on Sunday, Ruto noted that “through Climate Worx, we are not just offering a paycheck for today; we are providing financial relief and a bridge to future opportunities”.
The president added that the government is enabling the young people to pursue their next steps, whether in launching a business, furthering their education or stepping into long-term employment.
