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Originally published by Citizen DigitalJanuary 12, 2026
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“Don’t despise humble beginnings,” Ruto tells critics of Ksh.50K Youth Fund
The President spoke during the launch of the disbursement of KSh173.2 million NYOTA business start-up capital to 6,982 young entrepreneurs from Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua and Kirinyaga counties at Kab.....
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President William Ruto has defended the Ksh.50,000 National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program, urging critics not to "despise humble beginnings" and to avoid politicizing government initiatives. He emphasized that the funds are a viable starting point for young entrepreneurs.
- Ksh. 173.2 million in NYOTA business start-up capital was disbursed to 6,982 young entrepreneurs across Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua, and Kirinyaga counties.
- The NYOTA program targets 820,000 young people through business support, recognition of prior learning, training and mentorship, and savings.
- Other government programs, including the Affordable Housing Programme, jobs abroad, and digital jobs, have created over 500,000 job opportunities and increased diaspora remittances by $1 billion (Ksh.130 billion) in two years.
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