President William Ruto has passionately defended his administration's youth empowerment programs, urging Kenyans to disregard critics who label them as scams. Speaking at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Ruto presided over the disbursement of Nyota Business Start-Up Capital, emphasizing the programs' genuine intent to uplift young entrepreneurs.

• A total of 8,820 entrepreneurs from Kisii, Nyamira, and Migori counties will receive an initial Sh220.5 million in funding.
• The Nyota Business Start-Up Capital beneficiaries underwent a mandatory four-day business skills training program.
• President Ruto highlighted the export of labor, stating 530,000 Kenyan youths currently work abroad, with 300 youths sent weekly.