World Bank-funded Nyota program to give youth Ksh50,000 each in startup capital – Murkomen
The government, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program, a transformative five-year initiative targeting 820,000 unemployed youth nationwide. Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, outlined the program’s objectives, emphasizing its focus on entrepreneurship and job creation. […]
Record-breaking turnout: Murkomen hails 25,000 runners and private sector power at Nairobi marathon
The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has congratulated the winners and participants of the 2024 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. Taking to his official X account on Sunday, October 27, 2024, Murkomen hailed the event as a significant contributor to the development of local talent and the promotion of […]
CS Murkomen congratulates Faith Kipyegon for winning Ksh7.7M in 1500m race
Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has congratulated Faith Kipyegon after her impressive performance in the 1500m race at the Athlos NYC 2024. In his statement, the CS expressed excitement in the athlete’s win saying it was a sensational victory that cements her status as one of the greatest middle-distance runners. The […]
Murkomen declares his net worth at Ksh620M
Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary nominee Kipchumba Murkomen has declared his net worth to be Ksh620 million up from Ksh550 million reported during his previous vetting in September 2022. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Saturday, August 3, 2024, Murkomen attributed the rise in his assets to strategic financial decisions. He revealed that […]
Murkomen lists his most expensive wears
Transport, Roads and Public Works Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed the most expensive accessories he owns. Speaking during an interview with Oga Obina on Monday, July 8, 2024, Murkomen listed some of the most expensive accessories inside his wardrobe from neckpieces to shoes, watches and belts. He further stated the importance of buying expensive […]
‘We don’t investigate military planes. Our work is strictly restricted to civilian airplanes’ – Murkomen
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has come out to set the record straight concerning the investigations into the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of departed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla and nine other military officials. Murkomen, while reacting to concerns raised by lawyer Miguna Miguna, clarified that the Transport […]
‘Where is the Minister?’ – Murkomen vows action after viral video of Mercedes flouting traffic rules on Mombasa Road
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has reacted to a viral video that captured two people performing dangerous stunts while hanging out of a Mercedes Benz that was being driven on the busy Mombasa Road. Murkomen re-posted the video on his official account on X and called out the car’s owner over the […]