Nationwide interviews for 100,000 NYOTA grant beneficiaries to begin on Monday
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The nationwide interviews for the NYOTA grant beneficiaries are indeed scheduled to begin today, Monday, October 13, 2025, as announced by President William Ruto . The initiative aims to select 100,000 young entrepreneurs to receive a KSh 50,000 grant each to start or grow their businesses .
Here is a quick overview of the key details of the NYOTA project:
Feature Details
Program Name National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project
Interview Start Monday, October 12, 2025 (as announced on Sunday, October 12)
Key Objective Address youth unemployment and promote entrepreneurship
Total Beneficiaries 100,000 youth
Grant Amount KSh 50,000 per beneficiary
Selection Scope 70 young people from each of Kenya’s 1,450 wards
Target Age 18-29 years (up to 35 years for Persons with Disabilities)
Total Program Funding KSh 5 billion (jointly funded by the Government of Kenya and the World Bank)
📝 More About the NYOTA Project
The NYOTA project is a comprehensive five-year initiative that goes beyond the business grants you’ve asked about.
Broader Program Components: In addition to the business support for 100,000 youth, the project includes several other interventions. These are:
Apprenticeships & Skills Recognition: 90,000 youth will be equipped with in-demand skills through on-the-job training, while 20,000 will receive certification for skills they already have (Recognition of Prior Learning) .
Procurement Training: 600,000 youth will be trained on how to access government procurement opportunities .
Savings Support: Beneficiaries will also be enrolled in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to encourage a culture of saving .
Addressing Concerns: It’s worth noting that some Members of Parliament have raised concerns about the transparency of the beneficiary selection process, arguing that it lacks inclusivity and risks being perceived as politically biased . The government has dispatched Principal Secretaries to all counties to ensure smooth implementation .
