President William Ruto launched the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme at Kasarani, disbursing Sh708.8 million to 14,176 youth from Nairobi, Kajiado, and Kiambu counties.

• A total of Sh258.4 million was allocated as NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital, with 10,337 young entrepreneurs each receiving an initial Sh25,000.
• Each beneficiary receives Sh22,000 in their Pochi la Biashara mobile account and Sh3,000 into a Haba na Haba Savings Account managed by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
• The President emphasized that the program is an "investment in our youth and in the future of Kenya," aiming to empower young people through access to capital and skills development.
• Beneficiaries will receive an additional Sh25,000 in a second phase, totaling Sh50,000 per entrepreneur.

The Kenyan government has released Sh870.38 million in cash transfers to support 132,780 vulnerable households affected by drought across eight arid counties. This funding aims to boost purchasing power and stabilize food consumption during the ongoing drought.

• The funds cover the September, October, and November 2025 cycles and were disbursed through the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP).
• Targeted counties include Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Garissa, and Tana River, which face worsening food insecurity.
• Turkana County received the largest allocation of Sh287.31 million for 39,838 households.
• Beneficiaries can access funds via Equity Bank and Kenya Commercial Bank branches or authorized agents.
• Hared Adan, CEO of NDMA, stated the program is a key pillar in reducing hunger and strengthening resilience.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) achieved a record-breaking tax collection of Sh251.52 billion in December 2025, marking its highest monthly revenue haul ever. This significant increase reflects a 15.88 percent year-on-year growth and surpassed the previous peak set in June 2025.

• The KRA's monthly tax collection reached an unprecedented Sh251.52 billion in December 2025.
• The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) implemented several policy changes, including automated payment plans and the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), to boost compliance.
• New tax compliance requirements in October 2025, making eTIMS mandatory for Tax Compliance Certificates (TCCs), likely incentivized businesses to regularize their tax status to secure contracts.