President William Ruto joins in a youth dance while presiding over the disbursement of the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital for young entrepreneurs from Kisii, Nyamira and Migori counties at Gusii Stadium.
Data shows a strong tilt toward food systems as youth seek viable business entry points.
First tranche of capital under the project is at 121,800 beneficiaries.
Data shows 41percent of Nyota-linked enterprises are in agriculture, livestock, forestry and fisheries.
Agricultural value chains have emerged as the dominant choice for beneficiaries of the government-backed Nyota enterprise programme, underscoring a strong tilt toward food systems as young entrepreneurs seek viable business entry points.
Data published by the Principal Secretary, State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mang’eni, shows 41 percent of Nyota-supported enterprises are in agriculture, livestock, forestry and fisheries, followed by wholesale and retail at 26 percent.
