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President Ruto Defends NYOTA Program Amid Scrutiny Over Funding and Sustainability

President William Ruto continues to defend the government's NYOTA program, which provides business grants to youth with the stated goal of empowering them and addressing unemployment. Despite the president's defense, the program faces scrutiny from multiple figures. Chief Justice (CJ) Maraga has raised concerns regarding the long-term viability of the government's Nyota Fund. Additionally, Maraga, a presidential aspirant, has claimed that the source of the NYOTA Project's funding is unknown. The aspirant alleges that the financial transparency surrounding the project is questionable.

JSC Appoints 15 Lawyers, Including Isaac Hassan and Katwa Kigen, as Court of Appeal Judges

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appointed 15 lawyers as new Court of Appeal judges in Kenya. These appointments followed interviews that concluded yesterday. Among those officially appointed by the JSC to serve as judges of the Court of Appeal are Jaji Mkuu Isaac Hassan and Katwa Kigen. This marks a significant development in the country's judiciary. Separately, a Kenyan court has nullified the appointments of twenty-one advisors to President William Ruto, leading to their immediate job loss following a court order.

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