Youth

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti today launched the Machakos Youth Empowerment Programme dubbed Machakos Youth Service which is aimed at empowering the youths with life skills, technical and entrepreneurial skills to navigate the challenges of a dynamic 21st Century. The Governor inaugurated the first cohort of 1000 youths at the Machakos Youth Service center domiciled at […]

The Machakos Youth Service Centre is set to admit its first cohort of learners this Wednesday 8th January 2025, marking a major step towards empowering the county’s youth through vocational training. The initiative aims to break the cycles of poverty and unemployment by offering courses that equip young people with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods.

In an exciting display of local talent and sportsmanship, Katwanyaa FC and Athi River Queens have emerged victorious in the 2024 Governor Wavinya Cup, securing well-deserved titles in both the men’s and women’s categories. Held at the Machakos Stadium, the second edition of this prestigious tournament lived up to its reputation, drawing thousands of passionate

The Sub-County knockouts effectively kicked off in Kathaana grounds in Kangundo, Kituluni and Matuu ma Mwiitu grounds in Matungulu and Kathiani Boys grounds in Kathiani. The 2nd Edition of Governor Wavinya Cup football tournament is in week 11 and the Sub-County winners will pocket Kes.200,000 while the runners up will walk away with Kes.100,000. The

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has directed all the County departments to ensure the youth are given opportunities to do Government tenders. Speaking while conducting public participation forums on the proposed amendments to the Machakos County Youth Empowerment Act (2024) in Mavoko and Machakos Sub-Counties, Wavinya said her Government was committed to total compliance with Article

The County Government of Machakos established the Machakos County Youth Empowerment Act, 2022 with the aimof giving effect to article 55 of the Constitution; Establishing the Machakos County Youth Service; Establishing theMachakos County Youth Empowerment Fund; Providing for Youth Empowerment, participation and development andfor connected purposes. Through the Department of Gender, Youth, Sports and Social

Machakos County Department of Youth and Sports have finalized preparing the Draft Machakos youth empowerment act (amendment bill), 2024. Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and all other relevant legislation, the Department of Youth and Sports invites interested members of the general public to submit written comments and/or input/memoranda on the Draft Machakos youth