According to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni, the State has disbursed a total of Ksh303,875,000 to 12,155 beneficiaries across various regions.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 13, PS Mang’eni revealed that each beneficiary received Ksh22,000, with Ksh3,000 of that amount automatically deducted and directed toward mandatory savings.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 13, PS Mang’eni revealed that each beneficiary received Ksh22,000, with Ksh3,000 of that amount automatically deducted and directed toward mandatory savings.
The savings component, she explained, is structured to promote financial discipline and support long-term economic stability among the youth.
“A total of 12,155 beneficiaries received a total disbursement of Ksh303,875,000. Each beneficiary accessed Ksh22,000 through their NYOTA Pochi la Biashara, with Ksh3,000 being a mandatory deduction for savings—30% of which is short-term and can be accessed periodically, while 70% is long-term and tied to the duration of the project,” the statement read in part.
Beneficiaries from the Western cluster—which includes Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Busia counties—are now transitioning to a two-month mentorship program led by Business Development Services (BDS) experts.
“A total of 12,155 beneficiaries received a total disbursement of Ksh303,875,000. Each beneficiary accessed Ksh22,000 through their NYOTA Pochi la Biashara, with Ksh3,000 being a mandatory deduction for savings—30% of which is short-term and can be accessed periodically, while 70% is long-term and tied to the duration of the project,” the statement read in part.
Beneficiaries from the Western cluster—which includes Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Busia counties—are now transitioning to a two-month mentorship program led by Business Development Services (BDS) experts.
This phase is designed to equip the young entrepreneurs with practical skills in enterprise management, financial literacy, and market engagement.
Following mentorship, the beneficiaries will undergo an intensive three-day classroom training, which will further prepare them to participate effectively in Kenya’s business ecosystem.
Following mentorship, the beneficiaries will undergo an intensive three-day classroom training, which will further prepare them to participate effectively in Kenya’s business ecosystem.
The final tranche of their start-up capital will be issued upon completion of this training, after which they will embark on another two-month mentorship period to support the take-off of their businesses.
“At the completion of training, they will receive their last tranche of start-up capital and then be subjected to the final lap of mentorship for a period of two months,” PS Mang’eni confirmed.
Rollout Across 25 Counties
The government will, on Friday, begin a four-day training exercise for NYOTA beneficiaries across 25 counties. These include Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo, Laikipia, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, and Isiolo.
Others include Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado, Nandi, Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, and Bomet.
Selected beneficiaries in these regions have already received text message notifications confirming their admission to the program.
“At the completion of training, they will receive their last tranche of start-up capital and then be subjected to the final lap of mentorship for a period of two months,” PS Mang’eni confirmed.
Rollout Across 25 Counties
The government will, on Friday, begin a four-day training exercise for NYOTA beneficiaries across 25 counties. These include Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo, Laikipia, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, and Isiolo.
Others include Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado, Nandi, Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, and Bomet.
Selected beneficiaries in these regions have already received text message notifications confirming their admission to the program.
According to the Principal Secretary, funds for these groups will be released immediately after they complete the classroom training sessions.
Training sessions for the remaining 18 counties will begin toward the end of next week as the program continues its staggered national rollout.
President William Ruto officially launched the NYOTA project on November 7, 2025, at the Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County.
Training sessions for the remaining 18 counties will begin toward the end of next week as the program continues its staggered national rollout.
President William Ruto officially launched the NYOTA project on November 7, 2025, at the Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County.
The initiative aims to uplift vulnerable youth across all 1,450 wards in Kenya, targeting at least 70 beneficiaries per ward.
Additionally, the program will support 5,000 refugees in the Kakuma and Dadaab camps, along with another 5,000 youth from the surrounding host communities.
The NYOTA project was approved by the World Bank Board on June 15, 2023, and later assented to as a loan facility to the Government of Kenya. It carries a total project cost of USD 200 million, with a commitment amount of USD 229 million.
The NYOTA project was approved by the World Bank Board on June 15, 2023, and later assented to as a loan facility to the Government of Kenya. It carries a total project cost of USD 200 million, with a commitment amount of USD 229 million.
The project is jointly implemented by the State Department for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy, the National Employment Authority, the National Industrial Training Authority, and the State Department for Labour and Skills Development.
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