[PHOTOS] Kindiki takes economic empowerment drive to Marsabit

The programme aims to uplift small businesses and create jobs, across Kenya.

by BRIAN ORUTA

In-pictures08 August 2025 - 18:00

In Summary

The Deputy President graced the event, which targeted women's groups and SACCOs in Jambalaya Fachana, Marsabit County.
It is part of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s commitment to economic inclusion.

*Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Sololo, Marsabit County during an women economic empowerment drive on August 8, 2027/DPCS*

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday took the government's economic empowerment programme to Sololo in Marsabit County.

The Deputy President graced the event, which targeted women's groups and SACCOs in Jambalaya Fachana, Marsabit County.

The national empowerment agenda aims to uplift small businesses, create jobs, and strengthen rural economies across Kenya.

It is part of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s commitment to economic inclusion.

Among the flagship initiatives is the NYOTA Grant Programme, which provides Sh50,000 grants to 70 small businesses in every ward.

The grants are coupled with business mentorship and operate in synergy with the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) programme, targeting grassroots entrepreneurship and job creation.