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April 9, 2026
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Ministry Explains Delay in Business Permit Waivers for Nyota Fund Beneficiaries

Ministry Explains Delay in Business Permit Waivers for Nyota Fund Beneficiaries

The explanation comes almost two months after county governments announced a waiver for businesses started by the beneficiaries of the Nyota fund...

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Principal Secretary Susan Mang'eni of the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development has detailed the steps being taken to implement promised business permit waivers for Nyota Fund beneficiaries.

  • The delay in implementing the waivers is attributed to the need for a structured framework and county-specific beneficiary data.
  • Key players include PS Susan Mang'eni and all 47 county governments.
  • The government is also developing a legal framework for ongoing youth business support and preparing to roll out phase two of the Nyota Fund, providing an additional KSh 25,000 to beneficiaries, with disbursement expected by May.

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