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KNCCI Partners with Youth Ministry to Roll Out NYOTA Programme Targeting 130,000 Youth
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports to launch the NYOTA Programme, aiming to equip and provide employment pathways for thousands of young Kenyans. The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) foundation has separately expanded its youth skills development program through a comprehensive mentorship drive. At the same time, the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) and SNV have launched the fifth phase of business awareness forums to boost MSME policy understanding and access to support services, targeting enterprise growth.
Kenya, Ghana Move to Establish East-West African Digital Asset Corridor
Kenya's Virtual Assets Chamber of Commerce (VACC) and Ghana's Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovations (CDABI) have signed an MOU to establish an East-West African Digital Asset Corridor, aiming to align policy and strengthen regulation in the digital asset ecosystem across Africa. Nairobi is set to host the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC 2026) on May 14–15, focusing on the growing role of stablecoins and blockchain in Africa's payment systems. Meanwhile, Kenyan diaspora remittances have reached a record USD 5.08 billion in the 12 months to June 2025, yet a substantial portion of this capital is not being channeled into the nation's real estate sector due to trust issues and structural gaps.
