Nyota Funds Guide for Form Four Graduates

Apply • Register • Plan • Start a Business • Become Self-Reliant

Completing Form Four (KCSE) is not the end—it is the beginning. The Nyota Fund (NYOTA Project – National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement) supports young people to start businesses through grants, training, and mentorship.

What Is the Nyota Fund?

  • ✔ Government of Kenya youth empowerment program
  • ✔ Non-repayable grants (up to KES 50,000)
  • ✔ Business training, mentorship & savings support
  • ✔ Targets youth with Form Four education and below

Who Can Apply?

  • ✔ Kenyan citizen
  • ✔ Aged 18–29 years (up to 35 for PWDs)
  • ✔ Completed Form Four or below
  • ✔ Valid National ID
  • ✔ SIM card registered in your own name

How to Apply as an Individual (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Ensure your National ID matches your SIM card.
Step 2: Dial *254# on your phone.
Step 3: Select NYOTA Project.
Step 4: Enter your personal and education details.
Step 5: Submit and wait for SMS confirmation.

How to Apply as a Group

  • ✔ Form or join a registered Youth Group or SHG
  • ✔ At least 70% of members must be youth
  • ✔ Agree on one income-generating idea
  • ✔ Apply using *254# and provide group details
  • ✔ All members must have valid National IDs

How to Register a Business Name (Sole Proprietorship)

Requirements

  • ✔ National ID
  • ✔ Active eCitizen account
  • ✔ Proposed business name
  • ✔ Small registration fee (paid online)

Procedure

Step 1: Visit the eCitizen portal and log in.
Step 2: Select Business Registration Service (BRS).
Step 3: Apply for name search and registration.
Step 4: Pay the fee and submit.
Step 5: Download your certificate.

🔗 https://www.ecitizen.go.ke

How to Register a Self Help Group (SHG)

Requirements

  • ✔ Minimum of 10 members
  • ✔ Group constitution
  • ✔ Members’ National IDs
  • ✔ Minutes approving registration
  • ✔ Registration fee

Procedure

Step 1: Draft and adopt a constitution.
Step 2: Hold a meeting and record minutes.
Step 3: Visit the Sub-County Social Development Office.
Step 4: Submit documents and pay the fee.
Step 5: Receive your SHG certificate.

🔗 https://labour.go.ke

Nyota Simple Business Plan

Fill this online to guide your application.

⚠ IMPORTANT:
Nyota application and registration are FREE. Do not pay brokers or download unofficial apps. Official application is via *254# only.

Your Future Starts Now

Register your business or SHG, complete your plan, apply for Nyota Funds, and begin your journey to self-reliance.

👉 Dial *254#
👉 Plan early
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