Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua on Tuesday unveiled a multi-million plan to benefit thousands of youths from his backyard.
The second term governor said that the county government has set aside millions with the aim of empowering women and youth before he ends his tenure.
He noted that the decision had been reached after consultation from different sectors of the economy on the same.
“Two weeks ago on 23rd September, 2019 I held a meeting with a team from the Youth Fund, Women Fund and other grants that youth and women in Machakos can benefit from,” he said.
He also said that his government plans to organise meetings with residents from all locations before an agreement is reached.
He also noted that his government intends to create a working business plan to empower the youth in different areas.
“My Government will be running barazas and camps in all locations. We will visit every village and teach our youth and women how to develop business plans and how to apply for the funds,” he said.
On education, he said that the government has plans to offer from training in all the colleges to help transform women’s life.
"This is in addition to the FREE polytechnic training in all Machakos government colleges. Now youth and women can gain business skills and also specific career skills even as they receive money for their businesses," he said.
The governor has also pledged to fulfill all his promises before he leaves office.