The government has responded to reports that it has sent money to beneficiaries of the NYOTA programme.

In a statement on October 27, Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) dismissed claims that some people have received money NYOTA Project or the NYOTA Foundation.

According to reports from affected individuals, the messages appear convincing, with some even carrying forged NYOTA logos or fake transaction references.

These scams have spread rapidly through text messages and social media platforms, prompting swift action from the NYOTA Project management.

MSEA said those who have received the messages are asked to send money to unknown numbers.

“We have received reports of fraudulent M-PESA messages claiming that youth have received funds from the NYOTA Project or NYOTA Foundation and prompting recipients to send money to unknown numbers,” MSEA said.

Read More:Govt Sends Urgent Message to All NYOTA Applicants

MSEA explained that it has no funds to anyone, and all communications will be sent through NYOTA_KE.

The Authority asked the public to verify information from its social media pages and asked them to avoid the claims.

“Please note: NYOTA has not sent any M-PESA-related payments. All official SMS communication to youth will be sent only from “NYOTA_KE” and through the project’s verified social media pages. We urge the public to ignore, avoid sharing, and report any such messages or suspicious activity,” MSEA said.

Also Read:What Every Youth Should Know Before Applying to the NYOTA Program

Authorities have also been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend those behind the scam.

The NYOTA Project reaffirmed its commitment to supporting youth empowerment initiatives through legitimate and transparent channels.

Follow our WhatsApp Channel and WhatsApp Community for instant news updates

Scam Alert
Image/NYOTA/X