Nyota Fund Explains How Lot 1 Youths Can Reselect Skills and Get Transport Support

The government has announced a new update for thousands of young people who trained under the NYOTA Fund programme. Beneficiaries are now required to go back and select their preferred skills again.

In a notice released on Thursday, April 30, the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme said this change will affect youths in 13 counties across Kenya.

The update primarily targets beneficiaries under Lots 1 and 2 who have already completed the Socio-Emotional Skills Development (SESD) training.

According to the programme, these youths must now review and update their selected skills. After doing this, they should wait for further communication through SMS on their mobile phones.

The notice explained that this is an opportunity for beneficiaries to choose skills that better match current job opportunities in the market.

Counties affected include Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Homa Bay, Kisii, Nyamira, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, and Vihiga.

To update their skill choices, beneficiaries must dial *254# on their phones. After dialing, they should select the OJE programme and follow the instructions provided to revise their skills.

Once the process is complete, they are advised to wait for an official SMS that will guide them on the next steps, including reporting details and possible support.

The NYOTA programme said this move will help reduce the gap between the skills young people have and what employers are currently looking for. This is expected to improve job opportunities and help youths perform better at work.

This update comes shortly after the beneficiaries completed the On-the-Job Experience (OJE) training programme, which prepares them for employment.

During the six-month training period, each participant received a monthly stipend of KSh 6,000 to support their basic needs.

The OJE programme targets more than 90,000 young people aged between 18 and 29 years across the country. It provides practical training, mentorship, certification, and hands-on experience.

The programme is part of a bigger government plan worth Ksh 33 billion, which aims to support over 800,000 vulnerable youths with skills, funding, and mentorship within five years.

Beneficiaries are encouraged to complete the reselection process early and keep checking their phones for official communication to avoid missing important updates.