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NGEC urges youth to join cooperatives for capital access

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 202606 mins

NGEC has urged greater youth participation in Kenya’s economy, with Saccos seen as a key source of savings and credit. Youth businesses still face limited capital, markets and procurement opportunities. The commission called for stronger implementation of youth empowerment programmes and policies. National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has renewed calls for young Kenyans to…

NYOTA project launches mentorship for youth beneficiaries

Sacco ReviewAugust 8, 202605 mins

NYOTA mentorship starts August 10 for 122,000 youth beneficiaries. More than 4,879 mentors will provide business coaching and market support. Government is preparing financing, AGPO training and apprenticeship opportunities The government has scheduled a fresh round of mentorship sessions for National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project beneficiaries beginning August 10, with more than 4,879…

PS Odede Urges youth to register SACCOs on E-GPS to access gov’t tenders

Sacco ReviewDecember 29, 202502 mins

Public Investments and Asset Management Principal Secretary Cyrill Odede has called on young people in Migori to register their Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) with the Electronic Government Procurement System (E-GPS) to qualify for county and national government tenders. Speaking during the launch of the Migori County Young Professionals (MCYP) group at Migori Teachers Training…

Youths to receive NYOTA project funds in September, Ruto says

Sacco ReviewAugust 13, 2025August 13, 202503 mins

President William Ruto has announced that the government will release National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, funds starting September this year. Ruto who was speaking in During the International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County said the government is expanding opportunities for young people across the country. The President announced that the first cohort…

KPC trains 2,000 youth, women, PWDs on government procurement opportunities

Sacco ReviewJune 13, 2023June 13, 202305 mins

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has rolled out a sensitization drive to train over 2,000 youth, women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who own businesses, as a move to promote the uptake of the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO). Addressing participants during the sensitization forum in Kisumu, KPC acting General Manager Supply Chain Maureen Mwenje said the initiative seeks to sensitize the…