We have adopted a whole-of-government approach in delivering the NYOTA programme to ensure its smooth and successful implementation. At State House Nairobi, I convened a high-level meeting with Principal Secretaries to prepare for the nationwide roll-out of the business support programme of the NYOTA project. On Monday October 6, 2025, all the Principal Secretaries will be in all the 47 counties to meet governors, members of Parliament and county assemblies (MCAs), and chiefs to sensitise the leaders and youth on the programme , and to align implementation at the grassroots. In a partnership between the Government and the World Bank, the initiative will provide KSh50,000 grants to each of the 70 young people selected from each of our country’s 1,450 wards, enabling them to launch business ventures. By involving leaders from the Executive, Legislature, and county governments, the process will be transparent and inclusive, ensuring that every young person has a fair chance to benefit. This KSh5 billion programme will support 100,000 young people nationwide. Through NYOTA, we are investing in our youth, unlocking opportunities, and driving enterprise and innovation across Kenya.(William Samoei Ruto, PhD)