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January 13, 2026
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Ruto slams opposition over criticism of youth empowerment programme

Ruto slams opposition over criticism of youth empowerment programme

Ruto slams opposition over criticism of youth empowerment programme..

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President William Ruto has criticized the opposition for opposing the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, which disburses funds to youth for small businesses. Speaking in Samburu County, Ruto accused the opposition of misusing youth and undermining their potential.

  • The NYOTA programme provides up to Ksh.50,000 start-up capital to young entrepreneurs.
  • President Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki were in Samburu County to oversee the disbursement of funds to youth from Marsabit, Isiolo, Laikipia, and Samburu counties.
  • Beneficiaries had previously attended training on resource management, with even provisions for fare and caregivers for those with children, as highlighted by Principal Secretary for State Department of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Susan Auma Mang'eni.

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