Kenya: Youths to Get 10 Percent State Contracts Starting July 1

Nairobi — The youth can now enjoy 10 percent of the procurement contracts in all government institutions starting Sunday, July 1, following President Mwai Kibakis' directive in February this year.

Public Procurement Department Director at the Ministry of Finance Celestine Otunga on Friday said for any youth to qualify, he or she must own an enterprise, have professional qualifications and be between 18 to 35 years old.

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