The World Bank has dismissed claims of reaffirmed partnership with the Kenyan government over the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme.
In a statement on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the World Bank clarified that the statement being circulated on social media was fake and misleading.
“The World Bank Kenya wishes to clarify that the news release currently circulating regarding an alleged response to concerns about the NYOTA Kenya programme is fake. No statement of that nature has been issued by the World Bank Kenya,” the bank stated.
The fake document addressed remarks attributed to Gachagua and reaffirmed support for the NYOTA programme.
The document also cautioned leaders to exercise restraint and avoid politicising development programmes that are designed to create jobs and empower young people.
