*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 function held at the ASK Grounds, Nakuru.
The first phase of the disbursement will benefit *9,847 successful applicants*, each receiving an initial start-up capital of Ksh. 25,000. Of this amount, Ksh. 22,000 will be deposited directly into Pochi La Biashara to support immediate business start-up and operations, while Ksh. 3,000 will be deposited into the beneficiaries’ Haba Na Haba savings accounts under the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to promote a culture of savings and long-term financial security.
Speaking during the NYOTA Project start-up capital disbursement exercise, President William Ruto announced that the Government is actively engaging development partners in consideration of a second phase of the Business Component under the NYOTA Project.The President further urged youth with technical skills to take advantage of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component, which will enable skilled but uncertified youth to obtain formal certification. This certification will allow them to access formal employment opportunities both locally and internationally through the Government’s Labour Export Programme.
In addition, 90,000 youth will benefit from the On-the-Job Experience Component of NYOTA, where beneficiaries will be placed under skilled master trainers for a period of six months before being certified. 600,000 youth and women will be trained on how to access Government Procurement Opportunities, empowering them to participate meaningfully in public supply chains.
Nakuru County Governor, H.E. Hon. Susan Kihik
