Why is Unemployment still rampant at this time and age?

Seke from Machakos County emphasizes the need for the Government to tarmack Wamunyu-Kalawa Road

Gloria,a young business lady from Machakos , shares the challenges she faces in running a bookshop

Winfred from Machakos County shares challenges she’s facing as a shopkeeper

Agricultural Talk with Young Farmers from Kakuma Refugee Camp

Guest:Richard and Buchange
Host: Melvin & Dr.Violet

Financial Management Discussion for Youth- Part 1

Guest: Anita Nkirote
Co-Hosted by :Melvin Wandera and Dr.Violet Mbiti

Learn more about the inspiring story of Social Entrepreneur Harun Mwadena

I triumphed over challenges to become a sought after youth mentor and facilitator

Dismal Performance State Department for Regional and Northern Corridor Development

Analysis of Planned and Actual targets of State Department for Regional & Northern Corridor Development as highlighted in the General Economic and Commercial Affairs (Geca) Sector Report 2021

Appreciating Development Partners for support given to the State Department for East Africa Community

Analysis of Planned and Actual targets of State Department of East Africa Community as highlighted in the General Economic and Commercial Affairs (Geca) Sector Report 2021 which comprises five sub-sectors namely; Trade, Industrialization, Tourism, East African Community and Regional & Northern Corridor Development.

Why State Department of Industrialization should avail gender disaggregated data

State Department of Industrialization shines during COVID-19 for surpassing targets set for creation of new enterprises and credit issued

Analysis of Planned and Actual targets of State Department for Industrialization as highlighted in the General Economic and Commercial Affairs (Geca) Sector Report 2021 which comprises five sub-sectors namely; Trade, Industrialization, Tourism, East African Community and Regional & Northern Corridor Development.

Journal: The Budgeting Process in Kenya and Young Women in the Unpaid Economy

Yaay…so happy our founder authored a journal published at the continental level by Akina Mama wa Afrika. Her journal topic is “The Budgeting Process in Kenya and Young Women in the Unpaid Economy”.To read more about it you are welcome to download using the following link:

The LEADERS’ Journal: A Decolonial Economic Anthology Amidst Post COVID-19 Economic Renewal in Africa

Appeal to National Treasury to provide funds to State Department for Housing and Urban Development to ensure youth in disciplined forces get decent housing and rural youth training in construction

Analysis of Planned and Actual targets of State Department for Housing and Urban Development as highlighted in the Energy, Infrastructure and ICT Sector Working Group Report Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF Period) 2022/23-2024/25

Call to the State Department for Shipping and Maritime to create more jobs for youth in the cruise business

Analysis of Planned and Actual targets of State Department for Shipping and Maritime as highlighted in the Energy, Infrastructure and ICT Sector Working Group Report Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF Period) 2022/23-2024/25

Failure by youth to engage Constituency Development Fund Managers has led State Department of ICT in not achieving target set for establishment of Constituency Innovation Hubs

Analysis of Planned and Actual targets of State Department of ICT Infrastructure as highlighted in the Energy, Infrastructure and ICT Sector Working Group Report Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF Period) 2022/23-2024/25

Observation as highlighted on Page 53 of the Report

Dismal Performance by State Department of ICT in training youth on online jobs

Analysis of Planned and Actual targets of State Department of ICT Infrastructure as highlighted in the Energy, Infrastructure and ICT Sector Working Group Report Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF Period) 2022/23-2024/25

Analysis of Planned and Actual targets of ICT Interns Recruited as highlighted in the Energy, Infrastructure and ICT Sector Working Group Report

Analysis of Planned and Actual targets of State Department of ICT Infrastructure as highlighted in the Energy, Infrastructure and ICT Sector Working Group Report Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF Period) 2022/23-2024/25

Observation as highlighted on Page 53

We want to commend the Ministry for planned and actual targets met where number of ICT intern graduates recruited were 400 for the three consecutive years as highlighted below.This will ensure a secure and inclusive digital future for young Kenyans.

Interviewing Emmanuel Mutua who engages in Farming

2023 Nuffic Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) Scholarships for mid-career professionals

The objective of the Nuffic Orange Knowledge Programme is to contribute to society’s sustainable and inclusive development by strengthening the skills and knowledge of both individuals, groups of individuals and organisations. The key priorities for the programme are Food and Nutrition Security; Water, Energy and Climate; Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights; and Security and the Rule of Law. Cross-cutting themes relevant to all activities of the programme include Private Sector Development, Climate and Inclusion of Women and Marginalised Groups.

The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) offers scholarships funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs available for a selection of:

• short courses (duration 2 weeks to 12 months);
• master’s programmes (duration 12 to 24 months).

Eligible Countries

Countries

You may be eligible for an OKP scholarship if you are a national of and working in:

Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen and Zambia.

Requirements for the Nuffic Orange Knowledge Programme.

A limited number of scholarships is awarded to female and male professionals who are:

• motivated;
• living and working in an OKP country;
• proficient in English or French;
• working in one of the priority areas for their country;
• can motivate using and transferring their knowledge and experience in their employing organisation after their studies;
• agreeing to the OKP obligations and conditions (133.9 kB).

Language

You need English or French language skills to follow classes in the Netherlands. Demands for certificates showing language skills differ per education institution.

Priority themes per country

The main priority areas of the Orange Knowledge Programme are;

• sexual and reproductive health and rights
• security and rule of law
• food and nutrition security
• water management

Method of Application

You cannot apply online on this website. Please follow the steps below and apply through the Dutch education institution of your choice.

1. Check if your application falls within the OKP focus areas determined for your country.
2. Check if you meet the OKP eligibility criteria.
3. Find a course on the OKP course list. Please find a study, using the filter ‘Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)’.
4. Ask your employer whether they are willing to nominate you for an OKP scholarship.
5. Contact the Dutch education institution of your choice to receive more information about the application procedure, the academic requirements and the link to apply online.
6. Prepare your application: employer statement, motivation, passport, government statement (if required).
7. During an application round, submit your application online using the link you receive from the Dutch education institution. Please be aware of the application deadline of the educational institution of your choice.

Application Deadline:  March 12, 2023

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Nuffic Orange Knowledge Programme

https://www.studyinnl.org/finances/orange-knowledge-programme