Molo: Youths in Molo sub-county have been urged to apply for the Climate Resilience Service Program (CRSP) and utilize the opportunity to better their lives. Speaking during a Molo sub-county implementation committee meeting, the area Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Jackson Olechuta, highlighted that beneficiaries of this program will earn weekly wages, enabling them to start small businesses and meet other needs.
According to Kenya News Agency, CRSP is a national government initiative aimed at bridging unemployment gaps among the youth. Olechuta emphasized that the program will stimulate economic growth nationwide while providing a decent life for young people. Youths across all 47 counties are invited to apply through the online portal WWW.CRSP.go.ke, with applications closing on June 13th of this year.
Molo sub-county is expected to recruit 330 youths and 11 supervisors. Specifically, Molo and Elburgon will each recruit 90 youths, while Turi, Sachangwan, and Marioshoni will each recruit 50. In other sub-counties within Nakuru county, the allocation includes Nakuru East with 495 slots and 17 supervisors, Nakuru West with 480 youths and 16 supervisors, Nakuru North with 240 youths and 8 supervisors, and Subukia and Njoro with 210 youth slots each and 10 and 11 supervisors, respectively. Gilgil and Naivasha each have 310 slots and 11 supervisors.
The program aims to empower young people by providing them with skills and resources needed to succeed in their endeavors, ultimately contributing to community and national development. Applicants must possess a national identification card and have an M-pesa line for their weekly wages.
Participants will engage in activities such as working with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) on tree planting along highways and riparian land, road maintenance, and housing and urban development. The DCC also mentioned that sub-county implementation committees will monitor the program's progress, which is expected to run for six months, after which youths must reapply for continued involvement.
The program prioritizes youths from informal settlements, those living with disabilities, and aims to maintain gender balance among beneficiaries. Stakeholders include Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the county government, youth officers, environment officers, and local administration.