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"The President and I have no children we’re bringing up," Gachagua. 

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that he and President William Ruto are not looking for wealth. 

Speaking during the launch of the Kenya Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (K-YEEAP) on Monday, October 31, Gachagua stated that they were available to serve Kenyans 24/7. 

"The President and I have no children we’re bringing up, we’re not looking for wealth. We are available to serve 24/7," Rigathi Gachagua, the Deputy President said. 

Gachagua noted that K-YEEAP would help create employment opportunities for the youth and help bridge the gap between training and the industry. 

DP Gachagua during the launch of the Kenya Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program

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"Youth unemployment in Kenya is estimated at 38.9% with an estimated 800,000 young people getting into the labour market every year from our academic institutions. The Kenya Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program is an idea whose time has come. If done in partnership with our TVET institutions it can also play an important role in bridging the gap between training and industry.

"Partnerships between the Government and the private sector will be a key determinant in delivering jobs and opportunities to our youth. The Kenya Kwanza government will provide a friendly environment to make sure this happens for an equitable and inclusive society," he stated. 

According to KEPSA, the Kenya Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program will leverage technology and digital transformation. 

It's estimated that the acceleration programme will help create 1 million jobs for the youth.