Govt Announces NYOTA Capital Disbursement Dates for Select Counties

The Government of Kenya has announced an updated schedule for the disbursement of business start-up capital under the NYOTA Project, a flagship youth empowerment programme.

The update was issued on Sunday, January 25, 2026, by the State Department for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, which provided new dates and counties to be used in releasing funds to successful youth applicants.

Notably, The Nyota Project, which is actually known as the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement, operates on a rallying call “Kuza, Imarisha, Endeleza Vijana!” and is dedicated to assisting young entrepreneurs through finance, knowledge, and opportunities to grow successful businesses.

The new timetable ensures better coordination so that the disbursement process is smooth, crystal clear, and timely.

Revised Disbursement Schedule and Host Counties

According to the update, the disbursement exercise will take place on four separate dates, beginning Thursday, January 29, 2026.

On that day, Kisii County targets to have its beneficiaries from Kisii, Migori, and Nyamira counties.

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The exercise will then move to Kisumu County on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Kisumu County will have its beneficiaries from Kisumu, Siaya, and Homa Bay counties.

The third phase will take on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The location where the event is to take place is Kilifi County.

The event will target beneficiaries from Kilifi, Lamu, and Tana River counties.

The final event of the scheduled phases will occur on Friday, February 6, 2026.

During this event, beneficiaries from Mombasa, Kwale, and Taita Taveta counties will receive their capital.

Just like in other phases, this event will start at 9:00 AM.

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Counties Pending Further Communication

The Department also cleared the air on the status of the disbursement dates concerning Marsabit, Garissa, Mandera, and Wajir counties, which have yet to be determined.

The residents across the counties have been reassured through various channels and communications to wait since they will receive information on the matter once the logistical process is through.

The NYOTA project remains at the center of attention in relation to government plans aimed at economic empowerment of youths.

With it being anticipated, the revised schedule will offer guidance and assurance for young entrepreneurs intending to commence or start an enterprise through the plan.

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