The government has earmarked Sh28 billion to support small-scale enterprises across the 1,450 wards through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program.

Speaking on Wednesday during an Empowerment Forum for Small-Scale Traders in Lari Constituency, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the program is one of several transformative efforts by the Kenya Kwanza administration to foster grassroots economic growth. "We are in the business of transforming Kenya from the grassroots.

It is not an easy thing to do, but we are fully committed.

It will take time, but we are focused," said Kindiki.