Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki are at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu county for the disbursement of Nyota funds.
Thousands of young people from Kisumu, Siaya and Homa Bay counties have attended the event, marking a key milestone in the government’s youth economic empowerment agenda.
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, Cooperatives and MSMEs CS Wycliffe Oparanya, governors Gladys Wanga (Homa Baya), Migori’s Ochilo Ayacko and Kisumu county deputy governor Mathews Owili are in attendance.
MPs Shakeel Shabir (Kisumu East), Kisumu Central’s Joshua Oron, James Nyikal (Seme), Samuel Atandi (Alego Usonga), Dave Ochieng (Ugenya), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem) and Ruth Odinga (Kisumu) are also present.
The Nyota Programme, formally known as the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement, is a government initiative designed to economically empower unemployed and underemployed youth.
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko and Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu county /FAITH MATETE
The programme supports young people through business start-up grants, skills training and structured mentorship.
Beneficiaries receive seed capital to start or grow small enterprises, alongside training in entrepreneurship and financial management.
They are also linked to savings schemes aimed at strengthening long-term financial stability.
The programme targets youth aged between 18 and 29 years, with the age limit extended to 35 years for persons living with disability.
Its focus is on driving grassroots economic transformation by supporting self-employment and enterprise development.
Backed by government funding and development partners, the Nyota Programme is part of Ruto’s broader strategy to address youth unemployment across the country.
The initiative seeks to reach up to 90,000 young people, offering structured apprenticeship and employment opportunities in various trades.
Through hands-on workplace exposure, it seeks to build practical skills and improve youth employability nationwide.
