July 9, 2026
Random News

Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya

The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya

Tag: NYOTA

President William Ruto during a brief on the progress of the government's Nyota business support-Photo|Courtesy

Second tranche of NYOTA start-up capital set for national rollout this Friday

Sacco Review05 mins

Unlike the first tranche, which was rolled out in phased clusters across the regions, the second disbursement would reach all eligible beneficiaries at the same time.. the beneficiaries have already completed a mandatory business development skills training programme, a requirement under the initiative before qualifying for the start-up capital. The government will on Friday roll…

Read More
President William Ruto during launch of business start up capital under the NYOTA programme-Photo|Courtesy

MSEA reports strong progress in NYOTA youth business support programme

Sacco Review05 mins

A total of 502,621 youth undertook the Entrepreneurial Aptitude Test, more than double the original target of 200,000 91,253 beneficiaries have received the first tranche of business startup capital totaling more than Ksh 2.01 billion The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has recorded significant progress in the Business Support Component of the National Youth…

Read More

Ruto launches Revised MSME Policy 2026, flags Sh3 trillion financing gap on World MSME Day

Sacco Review04 mins

President William Ruto on Saturday presided over Kenya’s 2026 World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, where he officially launched the Revised MSME Policy 2026 aimed at transforming the sector into a globally competitive engine of inclusive growth. The revised policy seeks to create…

Read More
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking during the meeting at Harambe House-Photo|Courtesy

Government to roll out second tranche of NYOTA funds on June 27, Says Kindiki

Sacco Review04 mins

The government has confirmed that the second tranche disbursement under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme will officially begin on June 27, 2026, unlocking fresh business capital for thousands of young entrepreneurs across the country. Announcing the date after receiving an update report at Harambee House on Monday, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said…

Read More
Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development Susan Mang’eni-Photo|File

Government assures NYOTA beneficiaries of second tranche disbursement by June 30

Sacco Review04 mins

The government has moved to end weeks of uncertainty for thousands of young entrepreneurs enrolled in the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, confirming that the second tranche of start‑up grants will be released by June 30. Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development Susan Mang’eni said all eligible beneficiaries will be paid at once, marking…

Read More
MSEA CEO Henry Mwenda Rithaa and Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikire when they attended Ujuuzi Mashinani programme graduation ceremony in Buuri constituency, Meru County

MSEA CEO lauds President Ruto for initiating empowerment programmes

Sacco Review05 mins

The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) Chief Executive Officer, Henry Mwenda Rithaa, has lauded President William Ruto for initiating empowerment programmes in the country to uplift citizens’ living standards. Rithaa said the programmes have positively impacted many people by economically and academically empowering them. Speaking in Buuri constituency during the graduation ceremony of the…

Read More
The Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) CEO Rebecca Amukhoye

MESPT launches Ksh 7.2 billion plan to boost financing for farmers, MSMEs by 2030

Sacco Review05 mins

The Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) officially launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, bringing together key stakeholders committed to transforming Kenya’s agricultural and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) landscape, as the organisation moves to address deepening gaps in credit access, market linkages and climate resilience. The plan was unveiled at a stakeholder forum in…

Read More
MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni speaking during a past event. File photo

Gov’t rolls out second phase of NYOTA youth entrepreneurship training

Sacco Review03 mins

The government has officially kicked off the nationwide rollout of the second phase of classroom business skills training under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, marking a major step in its effort to empower youth entrepreneurs across the country. The training, which began on April 20, Monday morning, is being conducted simultaneously in…

Read More
MSEA CEO Henry Rithaa during the past event/Photo Courtesy

Government committed to monitor Nyota beneficiaries, says MSEA CEO

Sacco Review07 mins

The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) Chief Executive Officer Henry Rithaa has said that the  government is committed to nurturing youth-led enterprises through close monitoring, mentorship and training of beneficiaries of the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital programme. CEO Rithaa added that the State would closely follow up on all beneficiaries to ensure the funds…

Read More
Youth beneficiaries attend the official handover and introduction of trainers for the NYOTA Social Emotional Skills training programme in Nyeri County.

250 youth in Nyeri to benefit from 45-day NYOTA skills training

Sacco Review08 mins

At least 250 youth drawn from five informal settlements in Nyeri County are set to benefit from a 45-day Social Emotional Skills training programme under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) initiative, a government-led intervention aimed at empowering vulnerable young people and improving their employability. ‎The training, which is scheduled to begin next week,…

Read More
Don`t copy text!