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Ruto: 122,000 Kenyans to receive Ksh25K each in Nyota Programme’s second tranche
06th July, 2026 04:42 PM
A total of 122,000 Kenyans are set to receive Ksh25,000 each under the second tranche of the government’s Nyota Programme business support component, President William Ruto has announced.
Ruto made the announcement on Monday, July 6, 2026, after receiving a briefing at State House, Nairobi, on the progress of the programme ahead of the launch of the second disbursement scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026.
He added that the government will release Ksh3 billion to support the beneficiaries through the business support component.
“Briefed on the progress of the government’s Nyota Programme business support component at State House Nairobi, ahead of the launch of the second disbursement on Friday,” Ruto announced.
“With the launch of the Ksh3 billion second tranche of the business support component for the 122,000 beneficiaries.”
According to the president, each beneficiary will receive Ksh25,000, bringing the total amount received under the programme to Ksh50,000, following a similar disbursement made earlier this year.
“Each beneficiary will receive Ksh25,000. In addition to a similar amount they had received earlier in the year, each beneficiary will have received a total of KSh50,000,” he said.
Ruto on the programme
The Head of State also revealed that all beneficiaries have already completed a business development skills training programme to equip them with the knowledge needed to start or expand their enterprises and manage the funds effectively.
He added that the launch of the second tranche will take place simultaneously in 18 venues across the country, bringing together all beneficiaries drawn from the 47 counties.
“Already, the beneficiaries have undergone a business development skills programme. On Friday, the launch will take place in 18 venues across the country, bringing together all the beneficiaries from the 47 counties,” Ruto stated.
Nyota programme
The Nyota Programme was launched by the government in 2025 as a flagship initiative to empower young Kenyans by expanding access to employment, entrepreneurship and skills development opportunities.
The programme targets youth with business ideas or existing small enterprises, helping them build sustainable livelihoods.
One of the programme’s key components is business support, which provides eligible beneficiaries with financial assistance alongside business development training and mentorship. The training equips participants with entrepreneurial, financial management and business planning skills to improve the success of their enterprises.
The Nyota Programme is part of the government’s broader efforts to empower young entrepreneurs through financial support, business training and mentorship, with the aim of promoting enterprise growth, creating employment opportunities and improving livelihoods across the country.
