Ruto orders two-year business permit waiver for NYOTA beneficiaries

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President William Ruto chats with a beneficiary during the rollout of NYOTA fund in Garissa County on Feb 11,2026. [PCS]

President William Ruto has directed the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), working together with county governments, to develop and implement a two-year business permit waiver for all beneficiaries of the NYOTA Project.

Speaking during the rollout of the second phase of the programme at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, the President said the waiver is intended to give young entrepreneurs time to establish and grow their businesses without the burden of licensing fees.

"Put in place a framework that will allow these young entrepreneurs to operate without licenses so that their businesses can take root," Ruto directed.