The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project is a landmark initiative by the Government of Kenya, funded by the World Bank, aimed at transforming the lives of vulnerable youth. Over five years, NYOTA will create employment opportunities, enhance income generation, and promote savings among the youth population

• Are you a Kenyan youth aged 18 – 29 years OR a youth living with disability aged 18 – 35 years?
• Do you aspire to start or expand your business in Kenya? The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project is a Government of Kenya initiative aimed at increasing employment as well as income through skilling, apprenticeship and business support, in addition to inculcating a savings culture among the beneficiaries.
• Interested in Business Support is Out

To Qualify You Must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Be a youth aged 18 -29 years; or up to 35 years for youth living with disability;
• Not have gone beyond form 4 level of education;
• Have a national identity card;
• Have a SIM card registered in your name and National ID card.
• KYEOP beneficiaries are not eligible to apply.

Method of Application

Applications to be submitted through the USSD Code *254# then select the NYOTA Project option to proceed.
Applications close on 30th April 2025.