State Department for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho/Photo Courtesy

PSs to spearhead roll out of  Nyota Youth Programme in counties

The National Government has deployed all Principal Secretaries (PSs) to counties to spearhead the official rollout of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (Nyota) programme The Ksh5 billion initiative aimed at empowering vulnerable young Kenyans through start-up capital, training, and mentorship. Each PS is expected to preside over the launch ceremonies in their counties as…

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CS Cooperatives Wycliffe Oparanya and Youth Affairs CS Salim Mvurya before Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives./photo courtesy

MPs express concern over slow implementation of NYOTA programme

The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has expressed concern about the slow implementation of the multi-billion shilling youth empowerment project. The committee which received a briefing on the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme raised issues with some of the requirements set for youths before they can access the funds. The…

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