NYOTA PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION STATUS

Labour Market Information Systems

The State Department for Labour and Skills Development continues to strengthen labour market intelligence through the Kenya Labour Market Information System (KLMIS). The platform provides real-time data on labour market trends, high-growth sectors, and in-demand skills to guide training, skilling, and employment interventions for NYOTA beneficiaries.

Youth and stakeholders can access data-driven insights on emerging industries, occupational earnings, job stability, and sectoral volatility supporting informed decision-making, improved financial inclusion, and identification of viable business opportunities.

Business Support

Applications for Business Support attracted over one million applicants. Following a rigorous review and selection process, Business Development Services training has now been conducted in 46 counties as part of the nationwide rollout of NYOTA.

The BDS training equips youth with essential entrepreneurship competencies, including business planning, financial management, social-emotional skills, and market readiness.

In November 2025, the first major milestone under this intervention was achieved. KSh 267 million was disbursed to 12,155 youth from the Western Kenya counties; Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, and Vihiga who completed business skills training and qualified for business capital. These beneficiaries form the first cohort of young entrepreneurs to receive business capital under the NYOTA Project.

The business support intervention targets 110,000 youth across the 1450 wards, after completing the entrepreneurship classroom training, beneficiaries receive business capital and then transition into structured business mentorship. Each beneficiary is supported by qualified business development experts who provide tailored guidance to help them establish, strengthen, and grow their enterprises.

On-The-Job Experience

The On-the-Job Experience (OJE) intervention provides youth with socio-emotional and work-readiness skills, coupled with practical exposure through apprenticeships in real workplaces. The application window closed on 15th August 2025, and the next phase involves matching and placing successful applicants with host employers across various sectors.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning enables youth to obtain formal certification for skills gained informally through work experience or non-formal training. The application window, which closed on 7th July 2025, received 40,142 applications.

The next steps include sensitizing applicants on the RPL process, conducting assessments, documenting competencies, and facilitating certification through accredited bodies.

Youth Savings

All NYOTA beneficiaries will be automatically enrolled in the NSSF “Haba Haba” Savings Scheme, enabling them to build a culture of savings and track the growth of their individual contributions. This intervention promotes financial security and supports youth in planning for long-term economic stability.