The government, through the Ministry of Cooperatives, has announced plans to roll out a new youth fund programme to empower young Kenyans nationwide.

Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Trade and Cooperatives, the Ministry briefed the legislators on the project aimed at providing youths with Ksh50,000.

The initiative, known as the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, is set for a national roll-out to benefit 70 youths in each ward across the country.

During the meeting, the Committee received a detailed briefing from officials of the Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA), who outlined the project's objectives and its anticipated impact.