KYF Renews National Partnership with Ajira Kenya to Expand Digital Literacy & Online Job Opportunities for Youth

Nairobi, Kenya – 9th December,2025

Kenya Youth Federation (KYF) is pleased to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with Ajira Kenya, a national program under the Ministry of ICT dedicated to empowering young people through digital skills and online work opportunities. The renewed collaboration will officially roll out in January 2026, ushering in a major expansion of youth-focused digital literacy and job placement programs across all 47 counties.

Through this partnership, KYF will facilitate a two-day intensive physical digital skills training, followed by targeted placement of youth into online jobs depending on their selected digital pathways. The program aims to equip thousands of young Kenyans,  especially those in underserved and marginalized communities, with practical digital tools to access sustainable income streams.

Speaking during the announcement, KYF National Chairperson George Amboka emphasized that digital empowerment is one of the most effective solutions to youth unemployment in the modern world.

“This partnership ensures that every young person, regardless of background or location, can access digital knowledge and make a living through the global online economy. KYF remains committed to fostering equal opportunity and empowering our youth with real, practical skills.”

What the Program Offers

• Digital Skills Training: Covering digital marketing, AI-assisted work, transcription, e-commerce, content creation, data entry, virtual assistance, and more.

• Job Placement Support: Youth will be supported to secure digital work opportunities on leading online platforms after training.

• Certification: All participants receive official digital skills certificates.

• Nationwide Access: KYF will deliver the program through its national, county, subcounty, and ward structures.

Who Can Participate

The program is open to all Kenyan youth, including students, jobseekers, young mothers, youth with disabilities, and those from low-income households.

Registration Details

Youth are required to register for the program.
Registration Fee: Ksh. 200
Paybill: 247247
Account Name: 779970

Membership registration is available via the official KYF website: www.kenyayouthfederation.org

A Milestone for Youth Empowerment

This partnership marks a major step toward reducing youth unemployment and strengthening Kenya’s digital economy. By empowering youth with modern skills, KYF and Ajira Kenya are positioning young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For further information or press inquiries, contact:
Email: info@kenyayouthfederation.org
Phone: 0786809006