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NYOTA Beneficiaries Set to Receive Final KSh25,000 Grant

Patricia Waigwa June 3, 2026 0

Thousands of young Kenyans enrolled in the NYOTA program will receive their remaining startup funds by June 30, 2026. Consequently, beneficiaries will access the final KSh25,000 tranche of the business startup grant. The confirmation came from Susan Mang’eni during an update on the

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NSSF 2026 Rates Push Monthly Deduction to KSh12,960

Patricia Waigwa February 12, 2026

The National Social Security Fund has announced new contribution rates for 2026. Importantly, the changes take effect starting February. Through an official notice, NSSF directed employers to adjust payroll systems immediately. Consequently, both workers and companies must comply with the updated structure. The revision follows the phased rollout of the NSSF Act. Year

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President Ruto Launches NYOTA Start-up Capital Disbursement in Nairobi

Patricia Waigwa January 19, 2026

On Monday, January 19, 2026, President William Ruto launched the NYOTA Start-up Capital Disbursement at Kasarani Stadium.The event marked a major milestone in Phase Two of the national NYOTA project rollout. Importantly, the launch reinforced the government’s commitment to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. NYOTA Project Strengthens Youth Economic Empowerment The

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President Ruto Announces Financial Support for 90,000 Youths

Patricia Waigwa January 9, 2026

On-the-Job Training Programme President William Ruto has announced that the government will financially support 90,000 youths to enhance skill development. Moreover, speaking in Eldoret on January 8, the Head of State revealed that the beneficiaries will join an on-the-job training programme. The initiative will attach young people to master craftsmen and women, enabling

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Ruto’s Free ID Move Sparks Long Queues Across Huduma Centres

Patricia Waigwa November 26, 2025

President Ruto has announced that the government will waive fees for replacing national IDs until after the 2027 Elections. The move aims to ensure that no Kenyan is excluded from registering as a voter. The announcement has triggered long queues at Huduma Centres, as citizens take advantage of the free services to replace IDs. The […]