How To Apply For Kazi Mtaani Programme

What is Kazi Mtaani?

The Kazi Mtaani Programme is a project that aims to safeguard the most vulnerable young people in informal settlements from the COVID-19 pandemic's effects.

The purpose of the initiative is to provide some form of social protection for workers whose chances of finding regular or casual work have been harmed by COVID-19 containment measures. 

Residents are recruited to work on projects in and around informal settlements in order to improve the environment, improve service delivery, and provide opportunities for income generation.

How Much Does Kazi Mtaani Pay?

In Kenya, the government program has clearly attracted a large number of young people.

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Enlisted staff in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa were paid a daily wage of Ksh653 in the first phase. Those from the other municipalities, on the other hand, received Ksh600.

The recruitment bracket was raised to 270,000 in phase two, decreasing the daily wage offered. Each enrolled person was paid Ksh455 each day.

Eligilibity Criteria For Kazi Mtaani

The jobs are open for both skilled and unskilled individuals who are expected to:

1. Be aged between 18 and 35 years.
2. Be Kenyan citizens with valid identification cards
3. Possess a certificate of good conduct
4. Be residents of areas in which they make applications

NOTE: Possessing a KCSE or KCPE certificate is an added bonus.

How To Register and Apply for Kazi Mtaani

The third phase of Kazi Mtaani recruitment began on November 19th, 2021. All interested individuals should apply through the Kazi Mtaani Management System Portal.

The Kazi Mtaani Registration and step-by-step application guidelines are listed below.

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Step 1(Personal Details)

• Click on https://kms.go.ke/ to get to the online application form.
• Enter your; 

• Names
• Select your gender and date of birth
• Indicate whether you have any disability
• Enter your phone number then click on Next.

Step 2 (National ID Details)

• Indicate if you have an ID or not.
• Enter your ID serial number and ID number
• Enter your district of birth then click on Next.

Step 3 (Location Details)

• Select your County and sub-county using the options given

• Select your ward
• Select your village
• Enter your residence then click on Next.

Step 4 (Education and Skill Level)

• Enter your level of education (Ie. Primary, Secondary etc.)
• Enter your skill level
• Then select your preferred job.
• Click on the “I understand” prompt to proceed

Duties for Kazi Mtaani Program

1. Creating and paving walkways for people so that they are not walking on dusty paths and muddy areas, creating drainage within informal settlements
2. Creating community gardens within settlements;
3. Constructing green spaces and pocket parks where children can play, where land can be made available;
4. Repairing and refurbishing public offices, nursery schools, and community halls within informal settlements.

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