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Nyota programme can be gamechanger if implemented well

By Mike Nyagwoka | 6d ago

The Nyota - National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement - programme is a beautiful initiative; upon that we must agree. It has clearly defined intentions, which I hope will be achieved. I also pray that the government will leave the ‘hoping’ to us and get down to the work of making it succeed.

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