President William Ruto’s Madaraka Day pledge is rolling out fast. Beginning this week, the government will recruit 110,000 young Kenyans for Climate WorX, a revamped version of the Kazi Mtaani public-works scheme that now spans all 47 counties.
Launched by the Climate Resilience Service Program’s steering committee and co-chaired by Interior PS Raymond Omollo and Housing PS Charles Hinga, the drive targets quick, labour-intensive projects that tackle flooding, poor drainage, and urban blight while putting cash in the pockets of job-hungry youth.
Who Can Apply
- Age bracket: 18–35.
- Nationality: Kenyan, with a valid National ID or Maisha Card.
- Residence: You must register from the ward, village, and sub-location where you live; postings stay local.
- Gender balance: A strict 50 per cent split between men and women.
- Inclusion: 30 per cent of the slots are ring-fenced for persons with disabilities.
- NYSC history: Indicate if you have served with the National Youth Service; many supervisor posts will be filled from that pool.
How to Sign Up
- Visit the official portal crsp.go.ke.
- Create an account and fill in personal details – ID number, phone contact, and home location.
- Upload a clear photo of your ID.
- Submit and wait for an SMS confirming the vetting meeting with chiefs and village elders.
Local administrators will verify that only one person per household is picked and that previous disciplinary cases are weeded out.
What Work Looks Like
Successful recruits will clear clogged drains, patch feeder roads, plant trees along riparian corridors, and spruce up walkways in informal settlements. Nairobi pilots have already unclogged 84 kilometres of drainage and restored 47 kilometres of riverbanks, setting the template for the nationwide rollout.
Pay and Shifts
| Role | Daily Pay | Shift Cycle | Payout Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| General worker | KSh 500 | 10 days on, 10 days off | M-Pesa |
| Supervisor | KSh 580 | 10 days on, 10 days off | M-Pesa |
Money hits phones after each ten-day block. Officials advise recruits to keep their M-Pesa wallets clear of overdrafts so the funds land without delays.
Phase I aims to have all 110,000 slots filled by the end of June. A larger Phase II, slated for January – March 2026, will raise the head-count to 200,000. With youth unemployment hovering above 15 per cent, officials say the programme offers both a pay-cheque and basic skills that can bridge young workers into longer-term careers.
If you fit the bill, log on, sign up, and keep your phone close—the next SMS could be your ticket to a paid stint cleaning up the neighbourhood while earning a reliable KSh 500 a day.
