President William Ruto continues to defend the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) fund, stating it addresses educational disparities and offers business grants to empower youth. The program has reportedly benefited youth in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Embu counties. However, former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized the government’s implementation of the program and questioned its long-term viability and sustainability. Maraga, also a presidential aspirant, further claimed that the source of the project's funding is unknown and that its financial transparency is questionable. Ruto has asserted the program's goal is to empower young people and address unemployment.
President William Ruto continues to defend the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) fund, asserting it addresses educational disparities. The program has reportedly benefited youth in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Embu counties.
Maraga, a presidential aspirant, has raised concerns regarding the NYOTA Project, claiming that the source of its funding is unknown. He alleges that the financial transparency surrounding the project is questionable.