Sakaja Boosts Youth Enterprises with Permit Waivers as NYOTA Funds Drive Entrepreneurship in Nairobi
The move is designed to reduce the financial burden on young entrepreneurs and allow them to focus on growing their businesses. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has announced that the Nairobi County Government will waive business permit fees for new startups, aiming to boost youth entrepreneurship. This initiative complements the NYOTA Programme, a national government and World Bank-supported effort providing grants and training to young people.
- Up to 820,000 young people nationwide are targeted by the NYOTA Programme.
- Youth aged 18 to 29 receive grants of up to KSh 50,000, apprenticeships, and training through the NYOTA Programme.
- The announcement was made during the NYOTA disbursement ceremony at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
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President Ruto Oversees NYOTA Programme Fund Disbursement; Sakaja Waives Youth Business Permits - January 2026
President William Ruto oversaw the disbursement of funds under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme. At an event at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Sh708.8 million was disbursed to 14,176 youth from Nairobi, Kajiado, and Kiambu counties. A separate disbursement of KSh 258.4 million was also launched for young entrepreneurs in the same counties. President Ruto assured beneficiaries of continuous mentorship and training. To support this, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced a two-year waiver on business permits and licenses for young entrepreneurs benefiting from the NYOTA Fund. This initiative for new startups aims to boost youth entrepreneurship and complements the national government and World Bank-supported programme.
