The government has outlined key achievements as President William Ruto’s administration marked three years in office, with job creation, agricultural reforms, and digital transformation taking centre stage.
Speaking at Harambee House Annex on Monday, Government Spokesman Dr. Isaac Mwaura said the administration had made “significant progress” in delivering on election pledges under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Agriculture
Reforms in coffee, tea, sugar, and cotton have generated thousands of jobs. Six revived cotton ginneries in Busia, Bungoma, Kitui, and Embu created 700 jobs, while 100 high-volume grain dryers are expected to support 10,000 more. In total, over 23,000 rural jobs have been created through cotton farming, ginning, and textile activities.
MSMEs and Local Enterprises
Support for small businesses has expanded opportunities, with 31 refurbished Constituency Industrial Development Centres (CIDCs) projected to generate 9,000 jobs. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has facilitated 2,001 youth jobs while linking businesses to regional markets and finance.
Digital Economy
Kenya’s digital superhighway programme has created nearly 300,000 jobs in freelancing, e-commerce, and creative industries. The rollout of 50,000km of fibre optic cable, 1,500 Wi-Fi hotspots, and 404 digital hubs has expanded access nationwide. About 1.9 million young people have received ICT training, while more than 40 million Kenyans now transact online, with 21,500 government services available digitally.
Education and Labour
Since 2022, the government has recruited 76,000 teachers, with 24,000 new positions advertised this year. In addition, six bilateral labour agreements have enabled 452,000 Kenyans, including 586 nurses, to secure jobs abroad.
Health
A total of 18,831 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) have been trained and equipped, while 71,000 others are receiving a KSh 2,500 monthly stipend to boost grassroots healthcare delivery.
Investments and Industry
Employment in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) grew by 14,000, with four new zones expected to add 5,000 jobs. Special Economic Zones have generated a further 11,000 jobs.
Tourism and Creative Economy
Tourism continues to support 1.6 million direct jobs and more than 3.1 million related jobs. Modernisation of theatres, music halls, and art galleries has created 1,000 creative jobs, while 32,839 youth have been trained in entrepreneurship and received KSh 400 million in loans.
Blue Economy
In the maritime sector, 875 youth have been trained in modern fishing methods, providing safer and more profitable livelihoods.
Dr. Mwaura said the administration remains committed to delivering inclusive growth and improved welfare for all Kenyans. “The BETA plan is on course, creating a stronger and more prosperous future for the nation,” he said.
