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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 12, 2025
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DR. HESBON HANSEN: Kenya’s youth need more than promises—Nyota must turn frustration into opportunity
Under Nyota, selected applicants receive KSh 50,000 in phased business support alongside training and mentorship. The training must be tied to real enterprise building: acceleration, market access and basic governance. Savings—such as via NSSF’s Haba Haba—should flow from p..
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Kenya's youth, a highly educated and tech-savvy generation, are experiencing significant frustration due to widespread unemployment and a lack of opportunities. This discontent recently led to nationwide protests against the Finance Bill 2024, prompting the government to introduce a structured response through the Nyota Fund.
- The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme aims to support more than one million young people.
- The program, backed by the World Bank, offers business support, access to government procurement, and on-the-job experience.
- Recipients of business support receive KSh 50,000 in phased grants, along with training and mentorship.
- The Nyota Fund represents an opportunity for President Ruto to reset the governing agenda and transform frustrated youth into job creators.
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