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February 12, 2026
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Ruto tells off opposition over NYOTA

The Kenya Kwanza administration has dismissed a claim made by the opposition accusing it of misusing public funds for the (NYOTA) program disbursed to young entrepreneurs...
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President William Ruto has strongly defended the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) funds from opposition claims of misuse, during a disbursement drive in Mandera Stadium, Mandera County. He criticized opponents for offering no alternative solutions and dismissed former allies like Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Attorney General Justin Muturi, accusing them of incompetence, theft, and corruption.
- President Ruto stated he "fired" some friends-turned-foes due to "laziness and incompetence" or "stealing money meant for relief aid."
- The NYOTA project, funded by the World Bank, will continue despite skepticism.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale lauded Ruto's administration for addressing historical injustices in northern Kenya and urged critics to "look for the nearest transformer and hug it."
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