Young Africa Works

Young Africa Works in Kenya is a public-private partnership between the Mastercard Foundation, the private sector, and the Government of Kenya. The initiative aims to support five million young Kenyans to access dignified and fulfilling work over the next five years. Young Africa Works in Kenya engages the private sector, including financial institutions, to grow businesses in the ‘Big Four’ sectors (manufacturing, food security and nutrition, universal health coverage, and affordable housing) and create more work opportunities for young people.

The initiative aims to equip young people with digital, vocational, and life skills; use technology to connect employers and job seekers; and support entrepreneurs and micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to grow and generate work through access to finance, business development services, and markets.

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​Location:

• Eldoret

• Garissa

• Kakamega

• Kisii

• Kisumu

• Kitale

• Meru

• Mombasa

• Nairobi

• Nyeri

• Trans-Nzoia

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Key Focus Areas: 

• Policy Development

• TVET Capacity Building

• Youth technical skills training

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Sector:

• Food Security

• Housing

• Manufacturing

• Universal Health Care