The State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy has today launched component one of the NYOTA project that targets 90,000 beneficiaries. In a press briefing at Talanta Plaza, PS Fikirini Jacobs announced the reopening of applications for the On-the-Job Experience (OJE) programme beginning 29th January 2026. The OJE component is focused on young people […]
The PS, State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs, joined the President HE. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, at Gusii Stadium for the disbursement of over Ksh.220M capital to 8,820 young Kenyans from Kisii, Nyamira, and Migori Counties. Speaking in the function, the PS thanked the President for initiating the NYOTA […]
The PS, State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs, earlier today joined, H.E. Dr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya while presiding over the NYOTA Project Business start-up capital disbursement worth Ksh 160 million to 6,720 youth beneficiaries from counties of Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi at Kinoru Stadium. The […]
Earlier today, the PS, state department for youth affairs and creative economy, Fikirini Jacobs joined HE. President William Ruto and a host of other government officials at Kasarani Stadium for the disbursement of NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital totalling to 258.4 million Kenya shillings. A total of 10,337 trained youth entrepreneurs from Nairobi, Kiambu, and […]
Ni siku ya inne katika msururu wa kugawa pesa ya kuanzisha biashar kwa vijana wa kenya ndani ya mradi wa kuinua vijana wa NYOTA. Kikundi kizima cha serakali kikiongozwa na Rais wa jamuhuri Mheshimwa Dkr William Ruto, leo kimetua Machakos katika hafla inayoleta gatuzi tatu za mashariki kusini, zikiwemo Machakos, kitui, na Makueni kutimisha shughuli […]
Earlier today, the launch of the fifth disbursement of the KSh103.9 million Nyota business start-up capital to 4,159 young entrepreneurs from Samburu, Isiolo, Laikipia and Marsabit counties, was carried out by President William Ruto at Archers Post, Samburu County.This investment in youth-led enterprises is unlocking opportunities, strengthening local economies, and advancing inclusive national growth across […]
*NYOTA PROJECT DISTRIBUTES KSH. 245.6M FOR BENEFICIARIES FROM NAKURU, BARINGO, NAROK, BOMET & KERICHO COUNTIES* *9th January 2026, ASK Ground, Nakuru County:* H.E. Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, has officially launched the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital disbursement for Nakuru, Baringo, Narok, Bomet and Kericho counties, amounting to *Ksh.245,647,000* at a […]
The PS, state department for youth affairs and creative economy Fikirini Jacobs met the IYF (International Youth Fellowship) team, led by Rev. Yohan Kim, as the year 2026 kicks off. Since 2008, IYF has played a key role in mindset education, mentorship, and skills development for young people across Kenya. With a presence in 30+ […]