The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project has issued a critical update to youth applicants across the country.
In a statement, NYOTA has clarified details of the upcoming Business Skills Training.
Additionally, it has issued a warning against misleading information circulating online.
According to the latest communication, youth from four selected counties who have been contacted are required to attend the mandatory Business Skills Training.
Further, Attendance is a mandatory condition, as only those who complete the training will qualify to receive business capital support under the program.
“If you have been contacted, you have been selected to attend Business Skills Training.
“This training is mandatory; the selected youth must attend the training to be eligible to receive business capital,” stated the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA).
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NYOTA Warning on Scammers
At the same time, the NYOTA Project also stressed that the initiative is completely free, warning applicants against falling victim to fraudsters who ask for payment.
“The NYOTA Project does not charge any fees. Youth are NOT required to pay anything to participate,” the notice stated.
Applicants have also been reminded that all official communication is made directly to the phone number used during the application process.
No other channels are being used to share results or instructions.
To clear any doubts, the project team has made a toll-free helpline (0800 222 221) available for inquiries.
The management is urging all successful applicants to attend the scheduled Business Skills Training without fail.
Additionally, they should disregard any unofficial messages or rumors about payments.
Candidates were also asked to confirm information only through official NYOTA channels.
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About the Program
The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement Project is a five-year program designed to tackle youth unemployment, nurture entrepreneurship, and encourage a culture of saving among Kenya’s most vulnerable young people.
The initiative targets 820,000 youth aged 18–29 (and up to 35 for Persons with Disabilities) who have a Form 4 education level or below and are unemployed, underemployed, or earning low incomes.
Its mission is to provide practical skills, promote financial discipline, and support youth to launch or expand their businesses, empowering them to become innovators, job creators, and change-makers within their communities.
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