Uproar as Section of Youth Miss Out on NYOTA Fund

They are now demanding that programme officials come clean and provide a clear roadmap for accessing the funds they were promised under the initiative...

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Over 100 youths in Turkana County are demanding answers after allegedly missing out on funds from the government's NYOTA business support programme, despite completing registration. Frustrated beneficiaries claim the system has been compromised by cartels, and officials tasked with addressing complaints were absent from their offices.

President Ruto launched NYOTA Phase 2, targeting 27 counties, on January 8, 2026.
The programme promises a total of Ksh50,000 business grant per youth, disbursed in tranches.
Youths registered in Eldoret City and were promised stipends via mobile phones.
The NYOTA project was officially launched on November 7, 2025, with the first tranche disbursed on December 7, 2025.
The government has not yet addressed allegations of cartel involvement or the complaints from the Turkana youth.

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