By KPC Reporter At least 47 young people have completed a 45-day Socio-Emotional Skills Training (SEST) programme under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project Phase Two (KISIP 2) and the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) initiative. The move is aimed at empowering vulnerable youth with life and business skills. The graduation ceremony, held at […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has launched the second phase of mandatory classroom training under the NYOTA Project, marking a major step in Kenya’s youth enterprise empowerment agenda. The rollout, which began on Monday, 20th April 2026, is taking place in 454 mapped centres across […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has announced significant progress in the ongoing NYOTA Project nationwide business mentorship programme. Covering all 1,450 wards across Kenya, the initiative has already reached 94% of the 121,800 youth beneficiaries who received the first tranche of startup capital. According to […]

By KPC Reporter Amid swirling claims and counterclaims, the NYOTA Project has sparked debate across sectors. While supporters hail its achievements, critics point to inconsistencies and unanswered questions. Here, we sift through the facts and the lies to give a clearer picture of what’s really happening. -Kisii Press Club President William Ruto has in recent […]

By KPC Reporter Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has said the NYOTA project is already transforming youth livelihoods across Kenya. Isaboke said the transformation is combining start-up capital with access to digital skills and online jobs, enabling young people to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. Isaboke said at least 300,000 youths across […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Over 8,000 young entrepreneurs from Kisii, Nyamira and Migori counties have received Ksh.220.5 million in start-up capital under the NYOTA Project. This follows a funding and training exercise held at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County recently. The beneficiaries qualified for the funding after completing a mandatory four-day business skills training programme that […]

By Steve Isaboke The youth question in Kenya has for a long time been discussed loudly, but often with a futuristic tone. President Ruto, however, is changing that narrative by empowering young Kenyans, liberating them financially, and giving them access to leadership spaces. For decades, past governments have rightfully acknowledged the energy, creativity and resilience […]

By KPC Reporter Thousands of young entrepreneurs in Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties have received a financial boost after the government disbursed KSh147.5 million under the NYOTA Project to support youth-led businesses. President William Ruto on Thursday launched the business start-up capital programme in Machakos County, with 5,901 youth benefiting from the first phase of […]

By KPC Reporter Nearly 7,000 young entrepreneurs from Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua and Kirinyaga counties have received a major boost after the government disbursed KSh173.2 million under the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital programme. The funds were officially released on Monday during a ceremony held at the ASK Grounds in Nyeri, presided over by President William […]

By KPC Reporter President William Ruto on Thursday launched the disbursement of KSh235.6 million in start-up capital under the NYOTA Project for six counties in the North Rift region, a move set to benefit 9,423 young entrepreneurs. The programme targets youth from Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Trans-Nzoia, Turkana and West Pokot counties. Each beneficiary […]