The youth in Omuthiya are turning to self-employment initiatives, including the running of small businesses, in part to address unemployment experienced in the country.

Some young people are actively pursuing diverse income initiatives to mitigate the impact of rising cost-of-living hardships.

At the International University of Management (IUM) Nkurenkuru campus, student Ncame Andreas has ventured into horticulture, which helps him earn a living and make ends meet.

The Governor of ||Kharas region, Dawid Gertze, has set goals for 2026 that focus on initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of the inhabitants.