Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was caught off guard during a NYOTA disbursement event in Nakuru when a beneficiary revealed she received KSh 19,000 instead of the promised KSh 22,000.

The discrepancy sparked public debate, with some attributing the KSh 3,000 gap to the ZIIDI savings deduction while others accused the government of misusing youth funds.Kindiki dismissed the issue as a technical error, vowing to resolve it.

The incident, captured on video and shared widely, highlighted concerns about transparency in the NYOTA program, which aims to support unemployed Kenyans aged 18-29 with KSh 50,000 in total.

Critics questioned the government's handling of the funds, with social media reactions ranging from technical explanations to accusations of corruption.The event underscored the challenges in implementing large-scale welfare programs and the public's demand for accountability.