Fikirini Jacobs

Fikirini Jacobs

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Fikirini Jacobs is the Principal Secretary for Youth in Kenya, advocating for youth empowerment and inclusion in national development initiatives. He attended the recent induction ceremony for the Kazi Mtaani initiative, which aims to onboard thousands of youths into structured training programs that focus on environmental and civic responsibilities.

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The signing ceremony was presided over by his counterpart of the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Fikirini Jacobs.

Government moves copyright royalties to eCitizen platform
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-27
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Fikirini Jacobs organized a function that Cecil Ouma was to attend.

How unemployment is driving youths into politics and activism
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-13
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Fikirini Jacobs is the Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs involved in the investigation of the shooting of youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma.

Fikirini bodyguard detained as youths call for his resignation
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Fikirini Jacobs is the Youth Affairs Permanent Secretary involved in a controversial incident leading to the death of Cecil Ouma.

DR Congo opposition builds against presidential third-term bid
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Fikirini Jacobs is the Youth Affairs Permanent Secretary involved in an empowerment programme.

Algerians vote for new parliament, turnout projects record low
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Fikirini Jacobs is the Youth Affairs Permanent Secretary who presided over an empowerment programme.

Nigeria pushing anti-jihadist collaboration with Benin, Niger: defence minister
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Ouma is believed to have been shot by one of the bodyguards assigned to Youth Affairs Permanent Secretary Fikirini Jacobs.

Not so fast: Why court has stripped State of its powers to shut down websites
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Cecil Ouma

Ouma is believed to have been shot by one of the bodyguards assigned to Youth Affairs Permanent Secretary Fikirini Jacobs.

How fresh abductions are casting doubts on state rights reform pledge
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Cecil Ouma
Cecil Ouma

Ouma is believed to have been shot by one of the bodyguards assigned to Youth Affairs Permanent Secretary Fikirini Jacobs.

Payroll heist: How ghost workers in state departments are minting billions
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Cecil Ouma
Cecil Ouma

Ouma is believed to have been shot by one of the bodyguards assigned to Youth Affairs Permanent Secretary Fikirini Jacobs.

Of clobbered teeth and shots, repatriated Kenyans narrate SA's xenophobia ordeal
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Fikirini Jacobs had just presided over an empowerment programme in Nairobi’s Kariokor area.

'Hapa wizi tu:' Our thieving ways turning Kenya into failed State
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Fikirini Jacobs is facing resignation pressure after the fatal shooting of youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma.

'Thoughtless' Fikirini Jacobs faces resignation pressure after fatal shooting
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Fikirini Jacobs is the Youth Affairs Permanent Secretary who presided over an empowerment programme before the incident.

Brutality: Police continue to violate rights of civilians
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Cecil Ouma
Cecil Ouma

Fikirini Jacobs recorded a statement in connection with the death of Cecil Ouma.

PS Fikirini records statement over fatal shooting youth mobiliser
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-02
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Cecil Ouma

Fikirini Jacobs is the Youth Affairs Principal Secretary linked to the incident involving the shooting of Cecil Ouma.

PS Fikirini's bodyguard linked shooting of youth organiser in Nairobi
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-06-30
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Fikirini Jacobs was the Youth Principal Secretary at the Thanksgiving event.

IG Kanja orders police changes after Ruto security breach
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-06-01
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Fikirini Jacobs is the Principal Secretary State Department for Youth Affairs & Creative Economy.

NBA Africa launches basketball programme for students with disabilities
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-07
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The summit also included Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Fikirini Jacobs.

Kenya takes over Africa youth jobs chairmanship, targets 10 million employment gap
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-03-05
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The Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs, defended the Sh20 billion NYOTA program.

Western governors pledge two-year tax holiday for NYOTA beneficiaries
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-11-08
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PS Fikirini Jacobs attended the Kazi Mtaani initiative event.

Government onboards 30,000 more youths into Kazi Mtaani initiative
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-07-26
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Fikirini Jacobs is a PS for Youth who was present at the Kazi Mtaani initiative event.

Government onboards 30,000 more youths into Kazi Mtaani initiative
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-07-26
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