The government has launched the second phase of classroom-based business skills training under the NYOTA Project, targeting thousands of young entrepreneurs across the country. In a statement released on Monday, Principal Secretary in the State Department for MSME Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, said the programme is being implemented in 454 training centres spread across…
(Left-Right): Nyota Secretary,PS MSME’s Susan Mang’eni and the secretary general and the Project Manager during a press briefing held at MSME’s Office. The government has reported significant progress in the implementation of the NYOTA Project’s nationwide mentorship programme, with 94 per cent of beneficiaries already trained following the disbursement of start-up capital. Speaking during a…
Machakos County, 15th January 2026: H.E. Dr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, today officially launched the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital disbursement for Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties, injecting Ksh. 147,525,000 to support youth-led enterprises across the three counties.  The disbursement will benefit 5,901 youth, each receiving Ksh. 25,000 to start…
H.E. Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya with Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki join beneficiaries of the NYOTA Project from Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua and Kirinyaga counties in a dance during the disbursement of the Business start-up capital. 12th January 2026, ASK Grounds, Nyeri County H.E. Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic…
8th January 2026, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, H.E. Dr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, today officially launched the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital disbursement for the North Rift Cluster, amounting to Ksh. 235,575,000. The initiative will benefit 9,423 youth from Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Trans-Nzoia, Turkana, and West Pokot counties. Each…
