Also known as: IBEC
Government coordinating body chaired by Deputy President Kindiki that oversees intergovernmental budget and economic matters between national and county governments.
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Capital News
… COGWU noted that consultations involving the State Department for Devolution, SRC, the Ministry of Labour, the State Department for Public Service, the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), the Office of the Attorney General and the union had already established a …
County workers threaten nationwide strike over delayed CBAsCitizen Digital
… "I therefore direct the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council, working together with the county governments, to develop and implement a two-year business permit waiver for all NYOTA beneficiaries. …
Waiguru waives levy for NYOTA beneficiaries, boosts fund to Ksh.60,000Citizen Digital
… He directed the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council to work with county governments to implement the measure. …
Ruto defends NYOTA programme as Ksh.3B reaches over 122,000 young entrepreneursCitizen Digital
… y bureaucracy," Ruto said. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); "I therefore direct the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council …
President Ruto orders two-year business permit waiver for NYOTA beneficiariesCapital News
… The President directed the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), working together with county governments, to develop and implement the waiver to shield startups from the financial pressures associated with business compliance during their formative years. …
Over 122,000 Youth to Benefit as Govt Disburses Sh3bn Under NYOTACapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 10 – President William Ruto has directed the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), working jointly with county governments, to develop and implement a two-year business permit waiver for beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards …
Ruto Launches NYOTA Tranche II, Announces Two-Year Business Permit Relief for YouthThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident 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 dev …
Ruto orders two-year business permit waiver for NYOTA beneficiariesThe Standard
… President rollout of the second phase of the programme at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, where he 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 ben …
State disburses Sh154m NYOTA funds, calls on sensible investmentDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed fresh inspection of alcohol manufacturing premises to ascertain compliance with applicable standards and regulations, as the government intensifies enforcement against illicit alcoholic drinks and drug abuse.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed fresh inspection of alcohol manufacturing premises to ascertain compliance with applicable standards and regulations, as the government intensifies enforcement against illicit alcoholic drinks and drug abuse.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed fresh inspection of alcohol manufacturing premises to ensure compliance with regulations, as part of the government's crackdown on illicit alcoholic drinks and drugs.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ordered fresh inspections of all alcohol manufacturing premises across the country to ensure compliance with operating standards, as part of the government's campaign against illicit brews and unsafe alcohol.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nine of 47 counties are meeting the statutory deadline to remit Social Health Insurance Fund contributions by the ninth of each month, while 38 non-compliant counties have accumulated Sh418 million in unpaid contributions and Sh13.6 million in penalties, according to Social Health Authority data presented by Health CS Aden Duale.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale attributed delayed September salaries for Universal Health Coverage staff to counties' refusal to integrate payroll systems, saying about 12 counties resisted establishing a sustainable payroll mechanism for 7,786 UHC workers. Duale said the ministry has no funds to pay the staff unless counties add them to their payrolls or the ministry receives direct transfers.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Council of Governors has called on nurses to end their ongoing industrial strike, which it says is illegal and stems from a 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement that it describes as financially unsustainable. CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi directed governors and county public service boards to take action against health workers who have defied court orders to return to work, while saying the council continues to seek resolution through negotiations with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
During an IBEC session chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, counties agreed to absorb eligible UHC workers into their establishments on permanent and pensionable terms, with the transition financed through County Governments Additional Allocations for 2026/27. The Ministry of Health will be reimbursed for payments made to workers in July and August, and the Public Service Commission will issue uniform guidelines to ensure consistent implementation across counties.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired the 30th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) on Monday, putting to rest claims that he had been stripped of the role following reports that Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi had been assigned the intergovernmental relations docket. The government maintained that Kindiki remains IBEC chairman under the Public Finance Management Act.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired the 30th Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council session in Nairobi, stating that the National Treasury has released all monthly payments through August to the 47 devolved units with no pending allocations, demonstrating the government's commitment to support devolution despite fiscal constraints.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Social media reports alleged President Ruto reassigned Deputy President Kindiki's role in coordinating intergovernmental affairs to Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi; Kindiki dismissed the claims as "fake news," and a governance expert says the controversy stems from misunderstanding Kenya's legal framework rather than an actual transfer of constitutional power.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The County Government Workers Union-Kenya has threatened a nationwide strike if County Public Service Boards fail to seek mandatory approvals from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to facilitate signing and implementation of pending collective bargaining agreements, citing delayed wage progression and underpayment of thousands of county employees.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has removed a levy charged to youth under the NYOTA programme and announced the county government will add Sh10,000 to the second phase disbursement, bringing total support to Sh60,000 per beneficiary for business development.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme after the Government released more than Sh3 billion in grants to over 122,000 young entrepreneurs nationwide. The latest disbursement saw 88,934 beneficiaries receive a second Sh25,000 grant and 33,269 receive their first grants across all 47 counties.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has directed a two-year business permit waiver for all beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme to reduce bureaucratic barriers and costs for young entrepreneurs.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has released more than Sh3 billion under the second phase of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme to support over 122,000 young entrepreneurs. The initiative includes a two-year waiver on county business permit fees for all beneficiaries.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has directed authorities to implement a two-year business permit waiver for beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, allowing young entrepreneurs to redirect resources toward expanding their businesses and creating jobs.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has directed the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council and county governments to implement a two-year business permit waiver for all beneficiaries of the NYOTA Project, intended to give young entrepreneurs time to establish and grow their businesses without licensing fees. He also instructed the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development to establish a national NYOTA identification mechanism and directed government financing institutions to develop dedicated financial products to support beneficiaries as their businesses expand.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project to invest grants wisely, as the government disburses Sh154m in the second phase to youth from Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties. The programme aims to tackle youth unemployment by providing startup capital for young entrepreneurs.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →