The second phase of the NYOTA business support fund will be disbursed after beneficiaries complete a nationwide mentorship program. This will provide an additional Ksh 25,000 to each approved recipient.

• Beneficiaries will receive a total of Ksh 50,000 per person, including a Ksh 3,000 saving under the NSSF scheme.
• MSME PS Susan Mang’eni confirmed the timeline following a meeting with NYOTA project coordinators.
• Over 94% of first-tranche recipients have completed mentorship, with business expertise classroom training set to begin on April 15, 2026.