Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has criticized President William Ruto's youth empowerment initiative, labeling it a "poverty olympics." Muturi argues that providing equipment like boda bodas (motorcycles) and tents to young people locks them into a cycle of poverty rather than creating sustainable formal jobs, emphasizing that Kenya needs investment in larger industries like tech and manufacturing.

• President Ruto hosted thousands of Nairobi youths from 1,115 groups at State House, distributing equipment for small businesses.
• Muturi stated, "A country that produces more boda bodas than engineers is planning for economic stagnation."
• Among the distributed items were 380 tents and 38,000 chairs, 200 carwash stations, 120 public address systems, 80 catering equipment, and 245 motorbikes to various groups.