CS Mutua confirms abrupt cancellation of Ruto’s tour in Machakos
Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Alfred Mutua has confirmed the postponement of a scheduled NYOTA rollout event in Machakos County that was set to be attended by President William Ruto. The event, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) centre in Athi River, has […]
Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced that a planned NYOTA rollout event in Machakos County, initially set for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, has been postponed indefinitely. The event, scheduled to take place at the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) centre in Athi River, was to mark the launch of the revamped NYOTA scheme.
The organizers, as reported by Mutua in a statement shared on X, issued an apology for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation. The poster circulated by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection listed 3,727 beneficiaries expected to attend the event. While the reason for the postponement has not been disclosed, the announcement has left beneficiaries and other participants uncertain about future plans.
The NYOTA programme, aimed at supporting access to employment, skills development, entrepreneurship, and savings opportunities for vulnerable young people, has been rolled out nationally in phases, partnering with government agencies like NITA and the Micro and Small Enterprise Authority.
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