Govt Releases Final List of Counties to Receive Nyota Funds

The government has announced the final phase of the NYOTA Project’s business capital disbursement, marking the completion of the nationwide rollout.

In a notice dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mangeni, named the counties set to receive the final tranches under

According to the notice, the funds will be issued through designated host counties on different dates, with beneficiaries drawn from neighbouring regions.

Below is the disbursement schedule:

The Nyota Project is a government initiative funded by the World Bank and was officially launched by President William Ruto on November 7, 2025, at the Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County.

The programme aims to provide business capital to micro, small, and medium enterprises to support entrepreneurship and economic growth across the country.

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Since the national launch, President Ruto has presided over several regional rollout events, including:

• National/Western Cluster Launch: November 7, 2025, in Kakamega, covering Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, and Bungoma counties.
• North Rift Cluster Launch: January 8, 2026, in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, marking the start of Phase Two for 27 counties.
• Central/Eastern Cluster Launches: January 13, 2026, in Samburu, and January 15, 2026, in Machakos.

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NYOTA Programme Expansions

Under the programme, eligible youth receive a start-up grant of Ksh 50,000, typically disbursed in two tranches of Ksh 25,000. A portion of the grant (Ksh 3,000) is automatically deposited into the NSSF Haba Haba savings scheme to promote a savings culture among beneficiaries.

The programme targets youth aged 18 to 29 years, with the age limit extended to 35 years for persons with disabilities, who have a Form Four education level or below.

President William Ruto recently announced expansions and additional components under the NYOTA programme.

Speaking on January 29 in Kisii County, the President unveiled a targeted initiative aimed at 90,000 youths who did not complete formal education or lack employable skills.

The programme provides support for practical skills training, valued at Ksh 36,000, alongside hands-on experience, mentorship, and a monthly stipend of Ksh 6,000 during the training period.

The initiative is linked to the on-the-job experience (OJE) and employability component, which has been introduced as a new extension of the NYOTA programme to support unskilled and unemployed youth.

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President William Ruto and NYOTA Fund beneficiaries. PHOTO/PCS