Also known as: BETA · the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda
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… The project forms part of the Government’s wider efforts to address drought, improve food security and expand agricultural production under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).Also present during the inspection were Parliamentary Affairs Principal Secretary Aureli …
How Mengit Dam expansion aims to water 600 acres in Kuresoi NorthThe Standard
… He said that the Policy guidelines include: Kenya Vision 2030 Blueprint and the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV), Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA); Youth Enterprise Development Fund Legal Order No. …
Mvurya says Sh15.27 billion disbursed through Youth Enterprise Development FundThe Standard
… Mvurya cited the Constitution, Kenya National Youth Development Policy 2019, Vision 2030, the Fourth Medium Term Plan and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda as part of the framework guiding youth programmes. …
Sports CS Mvurya: Youth, creatives and athletes face financial challengesCitizen Digital
… The two dam projects fit squarely into the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). …
OPINION: Umaa and Thwake dams to Transform Lower Eastern into economic powerhouseCitizen Digital
… Kenya's fiscal situation has been under strain for years, and the government has repeatedly told citizens that "austerity" is the name of the game under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). …
Ksh.30.6B on travel, Ksh.74.5 non-remitted deductions, pending bills; Where the budget shoe pinchesCitizen Digital
… The programme is aligned with Kenya’s broader focus on innovation, climate action and job creation under Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Innovation Week targets grassroots ideas for business growthThe Standard
… s prioritising interventions aimed at creating jobs for the youth, attracting private investment, strengthening Kenya's shipping capacity and positioning the country as a competitive maritime and logistics hub in line with Vision 2030, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda …
Banks urged to finance investments in blue economyThe Standard
… d a significantly larger number of housing units were currently under construction or at various stages of implementation.The Affordable Housing Programme is one of the flagship projects of President William Ruto’s administration under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda …
2,000 affordable housing units remain unoccupied as State considers new financing modelThe Standard
… Mwangura explained that the agreement sits at the confluence of three strategic currents: Kenya’s industrialisation push under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, the AfCFTA’s promise of expanded regional markets, and the global reconfiguration of supply chains, which i …
How DP World SEZ deal will boost Mombasa's economyCitizen Digital
… emented by the government of Kenya,” said Wandayi. “Reliable electricity is at the heart of this agenda, and through projects such as the Isinya–Namanga transmission line, we are creating the foundation for businesses and industries to grow, while advancing the objectives of BETA …
President Ruto commissions Loitoktok, Isinya transmission linesDeputy President Kithure Kindiki launched the Karima Kabutu Irrigation Project in Othaya, Nyeri County, which is expected to provide water for farming on 834 acres and benefit 1,668 households. The project aims to enable year-round crop production and reduce reliance on rainfall.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki launched the Karima Kabutu Irrigation Project in Othaya, Nyeri County, which is expected to provide water for farming on 834 acres and benefit 1,668 households. The project aims to enable year-round crop production and reduce reliance on rainfall.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has launched the Karima Kabutu Irrigation Project in Othaya Constituency, targeting 834 acres and 1,668 households to support year-round crop production and reduce reliance on rainfall. The scheme is projected to generate gross annual income of about Sh627 million and provide water for both agricultural and domestic use.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said his administration plans to table four economic measures before Parliament, including exempting Kenyans earning KSh32,333 or less monthly from income tax, exempting property and land transactions valued at KSh1 million or less from stamp duty, and abolishing 25 per cent import duty on mobile phones to increase digital access.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for increased investment in skills development and employment opportunities for prison inmates, arguing that correctional facilities should focus on reform and human capital development to improve reintegration chances, reduce repeat offending, and support the government's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology broke ground for the Wafula Wabuge TVET Institute in Likuyani Constituency on 50 acres of donated land. The institute will offer certificate and diploma programmes in engineering, agriculture, and ICT, aiming to equip young people with skills for employment, business and modern farming.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the revival and completion of emergency works on the Enziu Bridge in Kitui County is essential infrastructure that will prevent deaths and connect communities. The author references a December 2021 tragedy in which 32 people died when a bus was swept away by flooded Enziu River waters, highlighting the daily danger faced by residents lacking safe crossing infrastructure.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya's GDP grew by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 4 per cent in the same period in 2025. He cited the achievement alongside currency stability, increased investor confidence, and major investments including the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu County.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
The government has set aside KSh25 billion to compensate landowners affected by the Narok-Bomet-Kisumu section of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway project. The National Land Commission is conducting public participation ahead of the compensation process, with affected landowners expressing willingness to participate in negotiations.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki toured Lari Constituency to inspect infrastructure developments including the Nyambari Economic Stimulus Programme Market, which is 70 per cent complete and designed to accommodate over 120 traders, and a regional road network. The market construction has generated over 100 jobs and will include amenities such as storage facilities, an ICT hub, and a mother's room.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Over 1,000 households in Kuresoi North will benefit from rehabilitation and expansion of Mengit Dam, which will increase storage capacity from 150,000 to approximately 400,000 cubic metres and put 600 acres of farmland under irrigation to help farmers maintain production during dry periods.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government plans to expand Mengit Dam in Nakuru County's Nyota Ward, increasing its storage capacity from 150,000 to 400,000 cubic metres to irrigate 600 acres and supply about 1,000 households with reliable water during dry periods. A water reticulation system will be installed to distribute water to farms, enabling farmers to grow high-value crops.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told the Senate that approximately Sh15.27 billion has been disbursed as loans under the Youth Enterprise Fund, with over 1.3 million youth accessing financial support to start and expand businesses, facilitating the creation of over 2.18 million jobs.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told the Senate that young people in Kenya's creative and sports industries face financial insecurity, intense public scrutiny, limited career opportunities, mental health pressures and post-retirement uncertainty. The Government has outlined measures including mental health support for creatives, improved athlete welfare programmes, and stronger youth empowerment initiatives.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Umaa Dam in Kitui and Thwake Multipurpose Dam on the Kitui-Makueni border will address water scarcity and serve as an economic turning point for the lower Eastern region, supporting agriculture, businesses, and job creation.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Controller of Budget's report on the 2025/2026 financial year reveals that while ordinary Kenyans face cost-of-living pressures, parts of government continued high spending on travel, hospitality, and emergency expenditures that bypass usual checks. The national government spent Ksh.30.6B on travel and Ksh.74.5B in non-remitted deductions during the period.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The South Eastern and Metropolitan Innovation Week 2026 has been launched to strengthen grassroots innovation and connect local innovators with markets, investment, technology and support to turn ideas into sustainable enterprises. Organised by EmpServe Kenya and the Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs, the initiative brings together stakeholders across five counties and focuses on green economy, digital transformation, and the creative economy.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's banks hesitate to invest in the blue economy despite its potential, citing concerns over market volatility and unclear regulation. A senior government official has called on financial institutions to support maritime and shipping investments, noting the sector's capacity to create jobs and drive economic growth.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
About 2,000 affordable housing units under Kenya's Affordable Housing Programme remain unoccupied, although the government has completed approximately 10,000 units with about 8,000 already occupied. The government is considering sustainable financing mechanisms, including a revolving system where revenues from completed units would fund subsequent construction phases, and a structured financing model for security officers to access homes with progressive repayment.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto presided over the signing of a pact for a 535-acre Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa, valued at roughly sh12 billion, expected to create between 8,000 and 10,000 direct jobs in the first phase, with 67 companies already signalling interest.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto commissioned two electricity transmission lines designed to strengthen power connectivity in Kajiado, Makueni and Machakos counties. The 132kV Sultan Hamud–Loitoktok line serves Kajiado South and parts of Makueni, while the 109-kilometre Machakos–Konza–Isinya–Namanga project aims to boost connectivity and support industrial and residential activity across the corridor.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenyan Government has released the Rapid Reference Guide on Investigating and Prosecuting Offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to secure the country's digital environment. The launch follows a nationwide assessment that identified more than 2,000 critical vulnerabilities and over 4.8 million leaked credentials.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PS Mang'eni alleged that former Budalangi MP Ababu Namwamba's supporters attempted to disrupt a Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda sensitisation forum and UDA office opening in the constituency, but were overpowered by attendees.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A total of 294 trainees completed a two-week upskilling programme at Eldoret National Polytechnic sponsored by the Tourism Fund, with 262 undergoing Recognition of Prior Learning training and 32 trained in content creation. The programme also reached 52 hotel managers and owners, with the Tourism Fund having supported more than 8,000 workers in the tourism and hospitality sector overall.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that the Mwache Multipurpose and Makamini Dam projects are critical infrastructure enabling the Coast's economic development, positioning them not as isolated engineering efforts but as foundational for Port of Mombasa expansion, the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone, and the Blue Economy agenda by providing the reliable water these initiatives require.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto called on Kenyans to reflect collectively without pointing fingers as the country marks 16 years of the Constitution, saying the nation's responsibility is to fulfil its promise and build a democratic, prosperous and transformed republic. He emphasised that the Constitution belongs to all Kenyans, binds all, and calls on everyone to account for their actions.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged that the Government is using security agencies to harass and drive small-scale liquefied petroleum gas traders out of business, claiming more than 200,000 gas cylinders were seized from traders in four counties between June and October last year without proper procedure.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto dismissed his political rivals, saying he trusts Kenyan voters to distinguish between political rhetoric and concrete policy plans ahead of the upcoming general elections. He challenged opponents to offer policy alternatives instead of relying on name-calling and slogans.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called for deeper engagement with Kenyans at the grassroots as the government steps up efforts to communicate its development agenda through the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Speaking after a meeting of the Jamii Imara Mashinani (JIM) initiative, Koskei said there is room for greater engagement to explain government programmes, listen to public concerns and demonstrate the impact of interventions.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said government health sector reforms over three years have succeeded, with 32.3 million Kenyans now enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA) since its October 2024 launch—up from 8 million under the previous National Hospital Insurance Fund—and 178 billion shillings paid to hospitals while SHA has treated over eight million people.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has accused the defunct National Health Insurance Fund system of enabling theft from sick Kenyans through claims for procedures that never happened, fictitious patients and inflated bills. He called digital health systems essential to closing loopholes and described Universal Health Coverage as one of the government's most consequential social transformation efforts.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →