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Bahati MP aspirant, Muturi: Youth need opportunities, not just budget allocations
Muturi warned voters against replacing one political establishment with another without evaluating leaders carefully
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Treasury bets big on young Kenyans in Sh20 billion empowerment drive
The National Youth Service has been allocated Sh12.5 billion, while the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme will receive Sh4.9 billion. The Youth Employment Support Programme has...
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NYOTA beneficiaries to receive delayed second tranche of start-up grants by June 30
According to PS Mang’eni, the original rollout plan was adjusted after the overwhelming number of applicants led to a shift from phased distribution to a nationwide selection process. The change followed consul...
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Sonko’s daughter Sandra Mbuvi announces bid for Kitisuru Ward MCA seat
Sandra Mbuvi, daughter of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, has announced her bid for the Kitusuru Ward MCA seat under the National Economic Development Party (NEDP). She shared a campaign poster outlining yo...
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Biliki warns of planning crisis as South C rapidly expands
Through the Biliki Foundation, he is championing youth empowerment, environmental protection, and community-driven solutions to address governance gaps and restore sustainable development in the area.
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NYOTA training programme to begin in five counties
The State Department for Youth Affairs is rolling out a new NYOTA Project phase in five counties, offering induction and 20-day socio-emotional skills training to boost youth employability and entrepreneurship.
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Fake News alert: World Bank reiterates commitment to NYOTA
The Bank reaffirmed its partnership with the Kenyan government, highlighting the program’s role in creating jobs and supporting vulnerable youth nationwide.
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NYOTA fund must back existing hustles, not cash handouts - Political analyst
Mambo criticised the government’s broader economic approach, linking empowerment programmes to what he described as deceptive taxation measures that continue to burden ordinary Kenyans.
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DP Kindiki: NYOTA youth programme to be expanded to reach 2 million people
The Deputy President said the planned expansion will allow more young people to benefit from the key areas of the programme, which include business support, on-the-job experience and recognition of prior learni...
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90,000 youths to get Sh36,000 skills funding - President Ruto
Speaking at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County, where he presided over the disbursement of NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital, the President said the government is deliberately targeting youths who may not have had the...
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Sh147.5m NYOTA start-up fund launched for 5,901 Ukambani youth
Speaking at Machakos Stadium in Machakos County, the President said each beneficiary will receive Sh25,000 in the first phase to start or expand a business, with Sh22,000 deposited directly into their Pochi la...
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State to expand NYS intake, launch commercial arm to empower youth
Speaking before the Senate plenary on Tuesday, Ruku said the expansion comes under a presidential directive aimed at ensuring more youth access opportunities to acquire employable skills across all counties.