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February 5, 2026
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“We are delivering on The Plan”; Ruto tells Kenyans

“We are delivering on The Plan”; Ruto tells Kenyans

President Ruto reiterated that his government is keen in uplifting the disadvantaged youths who did not progress in their studies. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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President William Ruto announced that his government is delivering on its promises, urging Kenyan youth to utilize new programs. This came during the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital Disbursement Forum where funds were distributed to young entrepreneurs.

  • A total of 252 million Kenyan shillings was disbursed to 5,040 young entrepreneurs from 60 wards in Lamu, Kilifi, and Tana River Counties.
  • The project aims to empower disadvantaged youth through business support, with each beneficiary receiving an initial 25,000 shillings, allocated as 22,000 shillings for business operations and 3,000 shillings to a Haba na Haba Savings Account with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
  • Deputy President Kithure Kindiki highlighted other government initiatives like affordable housing and digital jobs, also commending the decision to waive PAYE for low-income earners.

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