By Dorothy Musyoka
The Government has adopted a whole-of-government approach to ensure the smooth and successful implementation of the NYOTA Programme, a landmark youth business support initiative.
At State House Nairobi, I convened a high-level meeting with Principal Secretaries to prepare for the nationwide roll-out of the project, which aims to empower young people across all 47 counties.
“We have adopted a whole-of-government approach in delivering the NYOTA programme to ensure its smooth and successful implementation,” stated President Ruto.
According to President Ruto, all Principal Secretaries will be dispatched to every county to meet with governors, Members of Parliament, Members of County Assemblies (MCAs), and chiefs.
The meetings will sensitise leaders and young people on the programme and align grassroots implementation.
The NYOTA Programme, a partnership between the Government of Kenya and the World Bank, will provide KSh50,000 business start-up grants to 70 young people in each of the 1,450 wards across the country.
“In a partnership between the Government and the World Bank, the initiative will provide KSh50,000 grants to each of the 70 young people selected from each of our country’s 1,450 wards, enabling them to launch business ventures,” added the President.
The President highlighted that, the programme will be transparent, inclusive, and fair ensuring that every young person has an equal opportunity to benefit.
“By involving leaders from the Executive, Legislature, and county governments, the process will be transparent and inclusive, ensuring that every young person has a fair chance to benefit,” noted the President.
The Ksh5 billion programme is set to support 100,000 young people nationwide by unlocking opportunities, and driving enterprise and innovation