The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has reported a record net profit of Ksh.29.75 billion for the financial year ended December 2025, representing a 16.9 per cent increase from Ksh.25.46 billion posted in 2024. The lender’s performance marks the highest profitability in its history, driven by sustained growth in earnings and…
Busia County, Kenya – The government has intensified efforts to support youth-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Busia County, unveiling financing and enterprise support programmes designed to expand access to capital and accelerate grassroots economic growth. Speaking at the Teso North Youth Conference held at Chemasiri Technical and…
President William Ruto on Thursday unveiled the disbursement of Ksh.168 million start-up capital to 6,720 young entrepreneurs from Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi counties, marking a major step in the government’s drive to grow youth-led businesses. The funds were released under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme during…
Kenyans who defaulted on their Hustler Fund loans will not qualify for the government’s newly launched NYOTA Programme, according to Principal Secretary Aurelia Rono of the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs. Speaking during the programme’s launch at St. Bhakita Hall in Bomet County on Monday, October 6, 2025, PS Rono…