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Ruto tells off his political opponents critical of youth empowerment programmes

President William Ruto. [File Standard]

President William Ruto has told off his political opponents critical of youth empowerment programmes run by the administration, saying that they are not mere political slogans but are meant to empower citizens economically.

Ruto, who was speaking during the NYOTA Capital disbursement in Nairobi, said that when he launched the Bottom Up Economic Model said it was not just a political gimmick, but it was intended to ensure young Kenyans are supported to earn a livelihood.

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