President William Ruto will launch the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project for Garissa County during his visit to the county on Wednesday.
The programme’s On-the-Job Experience (OJE) component has been receiving applications across all 47 counties.
It is targeting unemployed and vulnerable youth aged 18–29 years (up to 35 for Persons with Disabilities), including refugees in Garissa and Turkana.
President Ruto said 90,000 youth will receive fully sponsored training, a monthly stipend of KSh 6,000, and certification upon completion.Applications are free and accessible through the USSD code *254# until February 13, 2026.
The six-month OJE programme includes induction, socio-emotional skills training, and a five-month apprenticeship under master craftsmen and employers. Beneficiaries will receive certification and support toward employment placement.
The NYOTA Project aims to uplift 820,000 unemployed youth nationwide through skills training, business capital support, and certification, “in line with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.”
