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From Hustler Fund to NYOTA, Kenya's youth keep getting shortchanged

President William Ruto during the Hustler Fund launch on November 30, 2022 in Nairobi. [File, Standard]

Once again, the Kenyan government is selling hope in a glittering package with the launch of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme.

On paper, NYOTA appears to be a well-intentioned youth empowerment initiative. With promises of business support grants, on-the-job stipends, and savings incentives, the programme claims to address the economic challenges facing young Kenyans.

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