NYOTA Project Re-Opens Applications

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced the re-opening of applications for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project under its On-the-Job Experience (OJE) programme.

The initiative aims to equip young Kenyans with practical workplace skills, boost employability, and expand access to economic opportunities across the country.

The NYOTA Project is designed to help young people gain real work experience through structured workplace learning.

Participants will be placed in real job environments where they can sharpen their technical skills, build confidence, and improve their chances of securing long-term employment.

In addition to hands-on experience, beneficiaries will receive life skills training, business and digital skills development, mentorship from industry experts, and a nationally recognized certificate upon completion.

The programme also incorporates a safe and accessible savings plan to promote financial inclusion among the youth.

Who Is Eligible?

The programme targets unemployed youth aged 18 to 29 years, with the age limit extended up to 35 years for Persons with Disabilities.

Applicants must have a minimum education level of Form Four or below and should be either unemployed, in low-income employment, or in vulnerable jobs.

Youth from all 47 counties are encouraged to apply, ensuring nationwide inclusivity and equal access to opportunity.

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Application Details

According to the notice, applications are open from January 29th to February 13, 2026.

Interested applicants are required to dial *254#, select the NYOTA Project option, and follow the prompts to complete the application process.

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The Ministry has clarified that applicants who had previously applied for the OJE programme do not need to reapply.

It also emphasized that the NYOTA Project is free of charge, and applicants should not pay any fees for services related to the programme.

The re-opening signals the government’s continued commitment to tackling youth unemployment and strengthening workforce readiness nationwide.

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Collage photo of Homabay youths during the NYOTA program induction and the poster showing an update of the on-the-experience programme. PHOTO/Ministry of Labour/X