Audio By VocalizePresident Ruto at Garissa High School grounds during the disbursement of NYOTA programme start-up capital to young entrepreneurs, including refugees. [PCS]Even as President William Ruto launched the much-touted Nyota programme in North Eastern with fanfare, the politics displayed at the event stood in sharp contrast to the gnawing hunger and desperation gripping families beyond the rally grounds. President William Ruto, Deputy President Prof Kindiki at Garissa High School grounds. "I want President Ruto to think about the people in the North Eastern Kenya who are affected by hunger. This government is focused on solving Kenyans’ problems one by one, step by step, under President William Ruto’s leadership," he added.

Source: Standard Digital February 12, 2026 22:47 UTC