Kenya on the Rise: Government Unveils Transformative Agenda, 2 Million Jobs Created

By Bruno Aero Family Media Staff Writer

Speaking during the brief The Government Spokesman Hon Isack Mwaura emphasize on Kenya has announced significant progress in its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), creating over 2 million jobs across various sectors and transitioning the country from a Third World economy to a First World economy anchored in economic freedom, productivity, and shared opportunity.

Key Achievements:

- Job Creation: Over 2 million jobs created in varied sectors, with a focus on empowering youth and women.

- Agriculture 7.1 million farmers digitally registered, 21 million bags of subsidised fertiliser delivered, and maize production increased from 44 million bags to 70 million bags in 2025.

- Financial Inclusion 26 million Kenyans formally credit-scoring, 7 million citizens cleaned their credit records, and 3 million MSMEs formally banked.

- *Housing*: 240,000 housing units under delivery, supporting 480,000 direct and indirect jobs.

- Healthcare: 27 million Kenyans registered under Social Health Authority, tripling coverage compared to NHIF.

- Digital Transformation: 24,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable laid, expanding connectivity by 50% since 2022.

Looking Ahead:

The government reaffirms its commitment to disciplined implementation, accountability, and partnerships that place citizens at the centre of national development. The BETA Plan remains focused on lifting household incomes, expanding opportunity, strengthening institutions, and securing a prosperous future for all Kenyans