Applications are now open for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, an initiative by the Government of Kenya designed to boost youth employment and income generation through apprenticeships and business support, while also encouraging a culture of savings.
The NYOTA Project is open to youth aged 18 to 29 years, and 18- 35 years for youth with disabilities across all 47 counties interested in Business Support to apply.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:
✅ Be a Kenyan citizen;
✅ Be aged 18- 29 years (or 18 -35 years for youth with disabilities, registered with the National Council for Persons with Disability – NCPWD);
✅ Not have gone beyond Form 4 level of education;
✅ Possess a National Identity Card;
✅ Have a SIM card registered in their name and their National ID.
How to Apply
Interested youth can submit their applications through the USSD Code:
Dial *254#, then select the NYOTA Project option and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Youth who require assistance with the application process can visit the County or Sub-County offices of the:
- State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy (SDYACE)
- Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) offices near you: MSEA County Offices
Encouraging Inclusion
Vulnerable and marginalized groups (VMGs) and youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Timeline
Application Close Date: 30th April 2025
Need More Information?
For more details on the NYOTA Project, visit: www.nyotaproject.go.ke or
www.msea.go.ke/nyotaproject
IMPORTANT: All services under the NYOTA Project are FREE OF CHARGE. Beneficiaries are NOT required to make any payments.
