KKCF challenges Kakuma businesses to create more jobs

Turkana businesses are being urged to turn seed funding into bigger enterprises and more jobs County plans to expand Kakuma Modern Market and upgrade the Kakuma Letea road to boost trade Traders are eyeing wider markets as investment and business support expand in Kakuma Deputy Governor of Turkana County Dr John Erus has challenged beneficiaries…

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World Bank backs Sh13.5bn groundwater plan for drought counties

Ksh13.5 billion groundwater project targets five drought hit counties with chronic water shortages New water infrastructure could support livestock, farming, schools and health facilities while creating local jobs Long term success will depend on sustainable groundwater use, maintenance and protection of the new infrastructure The World Bank and the national government have committed Ksh13.5 billion…

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NYOTA jobs scheme youth induction begins at Lamaiywet School

NYOTA has started a 20 day youth induction at Lamaiywet Comprehensive School in Uasin Gishu. Beneficiaries will undergo workplace skills training before a five month apprenticeship. Participants will earn certification and receive a monthly stipend. The NYOTA On the Job Experience programme has kicked off induction training for youth beneficiaries at Lamaiywet Comprehensive School in…

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National Treasury launches review of Sacco supervision framework

National Treasury has launched a review of Kenya’s risk based supervision framework for Saccos under the World Bank funded SAFER Project. A consultant will update the Risk Based Supervision Manual, identify regulatory gaps, train supervisors and support stronger Sacco oversight. Expressions of interest close on August 6, with the five month assignment aimed at strengthening…

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KJET opens applications for MSME clusters under new funding programme

KJET has opened applications for MSME clusters under cohorts 3 and 4, with submissions closing on 21 August 2026. Eligible cooperatives, associations and cluster based entities in 10 priority value chains will receive business development support, with some qualifying for co investment funding. The World Bank funded programme aims to boost MSME productivity, private sector…

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PS, Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga (R) together with Kisumu Governor Any'ang Nyong'o (L) during the launch of Baby Pendo Botanical Park in Kisumu. Photo/Courtesy

World Bank injects Sh42B into urban projects as Kisumu launches Sh306M transit upgrades

The World Bank, through the second phase of the Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP II), has committed Ksh42 billion ($350 million) to the Government of Kenya to strengthen the capacities of 79 cities and municipalities across the country. Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Hinga Mwaura announced that the program, which commenced in…

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

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…

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MSEA reports strong progress in NYOTA youth business support programme

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…

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World Bank allocates Ksh97 B to boost Kenya’s anti-corruption and governance reforms

World Bank approves Ksh97 billion to support Kenya’s anti-corruption efforts, governance reforms, and better public financial management. Funds will strengthen transparency through stricter procurement rules, improved financial oversight and enhanced systems to curb fraud and misuse of public resources. The World Bank, through the Second Green and Resilient Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation (DPO), has…

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Gov’t Launches KSh1.47 trillion AgriConnect Plan to modernise farming and create jobs

The government has unveiled an ambitious KSh1.47 trillion programme aimed at transforming agriculture into a modern, technology‑driven sector that generates jobs, boosts exports, and strengthens food security. Speaking in Nairobi, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe introduced the Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), a five‑year initiative developed in partnership with the World Bank. The programme seeks to…

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