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	<p dir="ltr" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">President William Ruto has presented an optimistic outlook on his administration's achievements over the past three years, emphasizing substantial progress in job creation, the digital economy, and housing. During a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura detailed a range of development initiatives that the president claims have revitalized multiple sectors, countering criticisms of stagnation leveled against the administration.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Agricultural Reforms</h3>
<p dir="ltr">In the agricultural sector, significant reforms in coffee, tea, sugar, and cotton have opened new avenues for farmers and their communities. The reopening of six cotton ginneries has generated 700 jobs in counties including Busia, Bungoma, Kitui, and Embu. Additionally, the distribution of 100 high-volume grain dryers is projected to create over 10,000 jobs within cooperatives and small enterprises. Mwaura noted that cotton farming, ginning, and textile activities have already supported more than 23,000 rural jobs.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Beyond agriculture, the micro, small, and medium enterprises sector is fostering new employment opportunities. The refurbishment of 31 County Aggregated Industrial Parks is anticipated to yield 9,000 jobs. The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority has directly facilitated 2,001 youth jobs while connecting businesses to local and regional markets, simplifying access to financing and formalization for young entrepreneurs.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Overall Job Creation</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Cumulatively, Mwaura reported that Ruto's administration has delivered over 1.3 million jobs.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Digital Economy</h3>
<p dir="ltr">In the digital realm, Kenya is positioning itself as Africa's digital hub, with 50,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable laid to connect schools, villages, and businesses. At Konza Technopolis, 16 companies are now operational, with plans to attract more startups and an investor setting up a factory expected to employ over 10,000 people by early next year.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Education</h3>
<p dir="ltr">In education, the government has recruited 76,000 teachers since 2022, with the Teachers Service Commission advertising 24,000 additional positions this year. The administration aims to hire 116,000 teachers by 2027, with 100,000 positions filled by January 2026 and the remainder completed before the term ends.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Labour Mobility</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Progress in labour mobility includes bilateral agreements with the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Thailand, Germany, and Austria, resulting in 452,000 jobs abroad, a significant increase from 14,000 in 2022. These opportunities span technical fields, hospitality, and healthcare, with 586 nurses already approved for overseas work.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Blue Economy</h3>
<p dir="ltr">In the Blue Economy, investments in training and infrastructure are creating new livelihoods. Training for 875 young Kenyans in modern fishing methods has valued the sector at Sh32 billion, with potential to reach Sh250 billion if fully developed. Efforts include building capacity to curb foreign trawler exploitation, organizing fisherfolk into cooperatives, supporting seaweed farming in coastal counties like Kilifi and Kwale, and modernizing the industry with safer boats through the Kenya Shipyard.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Export Processing Zones and Health</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Mwaura also highlighted gains in Export Processing Zones, which have generated 14,000 jobs in three years, with four more zones under construction expected to add 5,000 jobs. In healthcare, Universal Health Coverage is being strengthened through 18,831 trained community health promoters equipped with kits and smartphones, with over 107,000 now receiving a Sh2,500 stipend to enhance prevention and reduce disease burden.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Housing</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Finally, the Affordable Housing Program has created over 330,000 jobs across construction, manufacturing, supply chains, professional services, transport, and facility management, underscoring the administration's broad-based approach to economic development.</p>
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