National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement
@NYOTA_Kenya
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NYOTA Project is an initiative to empower youth by improving their access to employment, increasing their earnings, and promoting saving habits.
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Joined May 2017
🎶𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 🎶. Win up to 💵𝐊𝐒𝐇 𝟑𝟎𝟎𝐊 . NYOTA is a nationwide project focusing on increasing employment and earnings and promoting savings among youth. This is your chance to inspire fellow youth with your music. @Waziri_Mvurya @moyasa_ke
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!!! .KYEOP Cycle 7A applications are now open. All interested youth in #BusinessSupport and meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to to apply through Spread the word!!.@MoICTKenya.#KYEOPCycle7A #CallForYouth
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: KYEOP Cycle 6 applications are now open till 6th January 2021.All interested youth who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to head over to to apply. Spread the word! .#KYEOPCycle6 #CallForYouth.@nadia_abdalla_ @MoICTKenya
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KYEOP Cycle 7B applications are now open. All interested youth in #TrainingandInternship #BusinessSupport are encouraged to to apply through . Spread the word!!.@MoICTKenya
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Call for Cycle 8 Applications in the 17 Implementating counties is now open. Use link to APPLY. #TambuaInuaEndelezaVijana
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CAS Youth Affairs @nadia_abdalla_ has today commended the Youth Development Officers (YDOs) for their commitment to serve the Kenyan Youth.
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#MbeleNaBiz Update on Grants Disbursement. This is to let you know that the second batch of the 96 awardees have received their disbursement. We are currently carrying out due diligence of the third batch of 348 awardees, thereafter they'll receive their disbursement.@BizMbele.
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𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙆𝙔𝙀𝙊𝙋 𝙘𝙮𝙘𝙡𝙚 8𝘾 𝙖𝙣𝙙 8𝘿 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨
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Happening Now: @KYEOP_Kenya Cycle 6 Randomization ongoing in three regions; Eldoret, Muranga and Kwale. This represents the 17 counties where the project is being implemented. @MoICTKenya @SDY_Ke @OukoOlivia.#Cycle6Randomization
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KYEOP has a new and exciting product on the way! .The FutureBora Innovation Challenge which focuses on innovative solutions to support income generation for vulnerable & hard to serve youth. Spread the word and head over to @FutureBora to learn more! .@MoICTKenya @nadia_abdalla_
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APPLICATION EXTENSION: The KYEOP cycle 6 application period has been extended till 20th January 2021. All interested Youth who meet the eligibility criteria are urged to apply now at #CallForYouth #KYEOPcycle6 .@nadia_abdalla_ @MoICTKenya @OukoOlivia
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Some of the feedback that is usually humbling, seeing how the project is transforming the lives of the Kenyan youth. #AhsanteKYEOP .#TambuaInuaEndelezaVijana .#PositiveVibes
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Tunasema ni pesa kwa vijana. tujitegemee na tujenge #Kenya yetu. @BizMbele @MSEA_Kenya.@OukoOlivia @MoICTKenya #MbeleNaBiz
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This is a @BizMbele Success Stories THREAD.1/4 Meet Lilian Wambui a KYEOP Cycle 4 beauty beneficiary based in Nakuru County. Through the #MbeleNaBiz grant she has managed to start up an Executive Salon and Barbershop at KANU street creating employment for 8 youth.
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KYEOP aims at increasing employment and earning opportunities for targeted youth, (18-29) who are unemployed. This is achieved through various skills training and entrepreneurship support thus supporting the youth to find jobs or employ themselves. #TambuaInuaEndelezaVijana
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NOTICE.The course selection for #KYEOPCycle7B trainees has been put on hold. Participants will soon be advised when the selection process will begin.
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CAS Youth @nadia_abdalla_ witnessing the KYEOP #Cycle6Randomization process of the coastal region today at the Kenya School of Government - Kwale. Miss Nadia acknowledged the good work the project is doing and encouraged the youth to train and invest wisely on this opportunity.
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Notice: KYEOP services are free of charge. Anyone purporting to charge for application forms or any services is a con. All applications are done online.
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NOTICE: To all Cycle 5 KYEOP Training and Internship beneficiaries; congratulations on joining the project, you will receive communication about the induction dates and venues. To all Cycle 5 Business support beneficiaries, we will keep you posted on the way forward.
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Gava Inashughulikia maswala ya Pesa kwa vijanaa ambapo programmes kadha ziko ground. I.e @KYEOP_Kenya, @UwezoFund, @YouthFund_Ke @WEF_kenya kuinua vijana kwa upande wa biashara. Tuchangamkie hii story. @MoICTKenya @mucheru .#RizikiYaVijana
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NOTICE TO ALL KYEOP CYCLE 4 INTERNSHIP TRAINEES:.Your Internship stipends will be sent to your bank once you have been enrolled in the Internship program within KYEOP. You are kindly advised to liaise with your FTP and YDO to verify your attendance register.
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"From a house girl to a boss lady" Wambui, @KYEOP_Kenya beneficiary success story. @MoICTKenya @SDY_Ke .#MbeleNaBiz
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NOTICE: To all Cycle 4 Training and Internship beneficiaries; You are required to report back to your training station on 5th October 2020 at 8am to resume your Internship/Apprenticeship @nadia_abdalla_.@OukoOlivia @SDY_Ke @nita_kenya
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#MbeleNaBiz UPDATE;.We are at an advanced stage of completing processing of the 1st tranche of the grants. @MoICTKenya @SDY_Ke @BizMbele @MSEA_Kenya @OukoOlivia
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APPLICATION EXTENSION: The KYEOP cycle 6 application period has been EXTENDED . All interested Youth who meet the eligibility criteria are urged to apply now at .#CallForApplications #KYEOPcycle6 @OukoOlivia @MoICTKenya @nadia_abdalla_
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We thank Cabinet Secretary, @mucheru for fast-tracking the process of mobilising funds. The Project Coordinating Unit PCU, is grateful for the support and guidance provided by CS. @MoICTKenya @BizMbele @MSEA_Kenya.
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The Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs @Charles_Sunkuli today met KYEOP formal training providers together with @KYEOP_Kenya Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) to discuss pertinent issues to ensure smooth implementation of the Job Specific Skills Training (JSST).
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#MbeleNaBiz UPDATE.We have paid 647 awardees so far & payment for another group of 36 awardees is being processed. Some 67 awardees have unresolved issues @MSEA_Kenya & @KPMGEastAfrica are doing everything possible to resolve them. @BizMbele @SDY_Ke.
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“From a Hustler to a Boss Lady” Florence, a KYEOP Fashion and Design beneficiary gives her testimony about how KYEOP transformed her life during the #KenyaNiMimi launch. She urges her fellow youth to take advantage of empowerment opportunities.#ImpactOfKYEOP . @nadia_abdalla_
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CALL FOR YOUTH: KYEOP Cycle 5 applications are currently open till May 29th. All interested youth who meet the eligibility criteria are highly encouraged to apply now! .The direct application link is Spread the word! .#KYEOPCycle5 #CallForYouth
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@SDY_Ke @WorldBankKenya @KYEOP_Kenya @labour_ke @MSEA_Kenya @nita_kenya engaged KYEOP beneficiaries as well as training providers and other stakeholders to discuss challenges encountered & mitigation measures with regards to the project implementation. #TambuaInuaEndelezaVijana
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The KYEOP Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) wishes all stakeholders a Merry Christmas and prosperous 2023. May this season bring you good cheer and laughter. #TambuaInuaEndelezaVijana @AugustineMayabi @nita_kenya @MSEA_Kenya @lmis_ke @SDY_Ke
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#MbeleNaBiz UPDATE;.We are finalizing on the verification of your Credit Status with CRB for grants disbursement. Kindly ensure you have a good conduct certificate. We will keep you updated. @MoICTKenya @OukoOlivia @MSEA_Kenya @BizMbele @SDY_Ke
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NOTICE: Our servers are currently down and therefore applications for cycle 6 are not possible at the moment. We are working to resolve the issue and will provide an update on when interested youth can apply, apologies for the delay.
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The @KYEOP_Kenya Project Coordinating Unit wishes all our clients a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous Year 2022.
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Send 'HI' to @KYEOP_Kenya Facebook page (Messenger) to participate on our KYEOP Digital Training on Facebook today.
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HAPPENING NOW!!.The unveiling of the @BizMbele awardees. Follow the conversation across our social platforms;.Facebook - Instagram - @SDY_Ke @MoICTKenya @MSEA_Kenya @OukoOlivia .#MbeleNaBiz
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#MbeleNaBiz Update.We wish to confirm again that grants have been disbursed to batch 5 awardees. For those who may have not received the cash, it may be due to internal processes of bank transfers. However some awardees have confirmed receipt of the cash. @MSEA_Kenya @rochieng.
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NOTICE TO CYCLE 4 BUSINESS SUPPORT BENEFICIARIES: .KYEOP Cycle 4 Business Support has resumed, with the necessary COVID-19 prevention protocols in place to ensure youth safety. Kindly watch your phones for SMS updates. @OukoOlivia.@SDY_Ke.@Jkorir_Youth.@rochieng .@MSEA_Kenya
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KYDP 2019 seeks to curb radicalization & violent extremism to the youth who are easy prey for terrorist activities due to lack of sustainable & decent jobs with little chance of getting education. #AmaniKwaVijana
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#Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially Spiritual and Timeless. Happy Holidays from management. @AugustineMayabi
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APPLICATION EXTENSION: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Cycle 5 application will remain open until further notice. All interested youth who meet the eligibility criteria are highly encouraged to apply now at Spread the word! .#CallForYouth #KYEOPCycle5
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Some of the #LifeSkillsTraining closing activities photos in the various implementing counties. The training is part of the project component 1 where youth are taught Life basic skills for personal empowerment.
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The #MbeleNaBiz awardees representatives today paid a courtesy call to @KYEOP_Kenya NPC to find out why disbursement of their grants has delayed and the way forward. @MoICTKenya.@Ayshahmshe @Victor_nzau @VERSORIUM1 @fundiapps
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NOTICE: Youth with up-to-date attendance have began receiving their stipends. We urge all youth who have not received their stipends to confirm their status with their YDOs to ensure proper attendance and accurate bank account details to avoid bounce backs and delays in payments.
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NOTICE: KYEOP Cycle 5 Randomization is set to take place today, 24th August 2020 and tomorrow, 25th August 2020 in all the Cycle 5 participating Counties, all successful applicants will be informed via SMS. @OukoOlivia.@SDY_Ke @nita_kenya @MSEA_Kenya @NYC_YouthVoice.
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NOTICE: To Cycle 5 Cohort 2 who are yet to be placed, we will announce when you can start selecting courses soon. You will also receive an SMS on the same.
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Day 4 of the review of the National Youth Policy involving the County Executive Committee Members. #IdhinishaYouthPolicyKE @mo_psyga @NYC_YouthVoice @DYA_Psyg
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Cycle 8 Applications has been EXTENDED Upto 10th June 2022. Use to apply. #TambuaInuaEndelezaVijana
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1/2 TO ALL KYEOP JSST BENEFICIARIES CYCLE (1-6).This is to inform all those who have never/not registered for the National Trade Test & Proficiency Assessment (Grade 3) to do so. The test will be done this April 2022 and the Deadline for booking is on 3rd March 2022.
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"I welcome and encourage all of us to be part if the mental health conversation" @MoICTKenya CAS @nadia_abdalla_ gives the welcoming remarks at the World Mental Health Day celebrations in Mukuru Kwa Njenga @MOH_Kenya
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Have you applied for Cycle 5? .What are you waiting for? .Apply now at before time runs out! .Here's the eligibility criteria:.1. Age: 18-29 years.2. Education: Form 4 & below.3. Occupation: Unemployed/underemployed.4. Nationality: Kenyan citizen with ID.
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Vijana! It's National Youth Week! Join the conversation & find out the role you can play to facilitate your participation in this year's theme; "Transforming Education" .#BoreshaElimuWezeshaVijana #IYD2019 .@PSYGKenya @OukoOlivia @SDY_Ke @NYC_YouthVoice @rochieng @RoySasaka
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Life Skills Training (LST) is focused coaching intended to equip youth beneficiaries with adaptive and positive behavior that will enable them to effectively deal with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The training lasts for two weeks. @MoICTKenya @nadia_abdalla_
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#ScamAlert.Our attention has been drawn to the message below circulating in social media. It is FAKE . KYEOP is not involved in any activity like that. Our programmes are: Training, Small Business Grants and BPC (MbeleNaBiz). However, applications for those intakes ended.
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GoK through @KYEOP_Kenya is investing in young entrepreneurs whose ventures through @BizMbele. By having innovative ideas and embracing technology, @EOkacha & @DouglasMalaba have made a huge step towards improving food security & creating employment opportunities for youth.
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KYEOP/NITA EXAM UPDATE: .New Exam dates for Cycle 4 beneficiaries. Trade Tests that were scheduled for April 2021 have been moved to May 2021.For further information, please contact your NITA CPCs. @nita_kenya @SDY_Ke @OukoOlivia
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NOTICE: To Cycle 5 cohort 2 Training and Internship course selection beneficiaries, the deadline for course selection is tomorrow at NOON.
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ARE YOU READY FOR KYEOP CYCLE 4 CBST??.KYEOP Cycle 4 Core Business Skills Training (CBST) is set to begin from 28th October,2019 to 8th November, 2019 in all implementing Counties. Time to learn those Skills that will help you Start or Grow your business.#TambuaInuaEndelezaVijana
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KYEOP focuses on transfer of skills and opening up of opportunities to enhance youth employability through:.1. Training & Internship .2. Business Grants .3. Business Development Services .4. @BizMbele Business Plan Competition .5. Innovation Challenge for hard-to-serve youth
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NOTICE to Business Support Beneficiaries: Cycle 4 Grant orientation is ongoing in Bungoma, Turkana, Kakamega, Kisii & Migori Counties from today till Friday 9th October 2020, the remaining Counties will be contacted thereafter. For cycle 5 business support kindly remain patient.
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PS @Charles_Sunkuli presiding over selection of youth to join Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project KYEOP at the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute ( RVTTI) in Eldoret today. This process is done through randomization. @MoICTKenya.#Cycle6Randomization
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To all KYEOP Cycle 4 Training and Internship beneficiaries: CBST will begin on 26th November 2019, kindly contact your County Youth Director or Sub-County Youth officer for clarification/enquiries about the venues. #BusinessSkills @OukoOlivia @SDY_Ke @nita_kenya @MSEA_Kenya.
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NOTICE: To Cycle 4 and 5 T&I beneficiaries; We are working round the clock to process your stipends. Please ensure you have signed all attendance registers. Some stipends should start reflecting as from mid next week. We appreciate your patience & apologize for the inconvenience.
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Notice to all applicants, here's how to confirm if we have received your Cycle 5 application: .1. Using SMS, send "Apply ID" to 20831 E.g. "Apply 12345678" ( Sending the message is toll free).2. You will receive feedback that will confirm if your application was received or not
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It's #WYSD2021 today & @KYEOP_Kenya is proud to be supporting youth in Kenya through Creating Employment & Earning Opportunities. Be inspired by Esther Karisa story: @MoICTKenya @KenyaNewsAgency .#YouthSkillsReimagined
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Ongoing #Cycle7B Core Business Skills Training (CBST) in the implementing counties. Kilifi north & south training in pics below. #KYEOPTraining .#TambuaInuaEndelezaVijana
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The Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender affairs is at the forefront of coordinating the validation and implementation of the #NationalYouthPolicy @mo_psyga @DYA_Psyg @rochieng @RoySasaka @NYC_YouthVoice
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H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, chief guest for the #MbeleNaBiz awards ceremony,commits to supporting youth innovation, enhancing access to capital and tax holidays for new start ups and Entrepreneurs in Kenya. .@MoICTKenya
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LST is still ongoing in all Cycle 5 KYEOP implementing Counties. The training takes 2 weeks & is immediately followed by 2 weeks of Core Business Skills Training (CBST). Kindly ensure you attend all classes and sign the attendance sheets both for the morning & afternoon sessions.
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Happening now: Discussion panel on relevance of ICT and innovation in achieving education.#YouthPolicyMakersDialogue .#BoreshaElimuWezeshaVijana.#IYD2019 .#NYW2019.@PSYGKenya @SDY_Ke @DrFrancisOwino @rochieng @NYC_YouthVoice @OukoOlivia
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1/2 Lension Mumo applied for MbeleNaBiz and used the funds to start a poultry business where he has now employed 7 youths. #TambuaInuaEndelezaVijana
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KYEOP is Government's response to the #YouthEmployment challenge. The project will reach 280,000 youth through skilling and grants.
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Being an entrepreneur may not always be easy, through KYEOP Core Business Skills Training (CBST), beneficiaries learn essential skills such as drafting business plans, managing resources, marketing products and caring for customers. #KYEOPCycle5CBST .@MoICTKenya @nadia_abdalla_
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The @KYEOP_Kenya Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) wishes all its stakeholders a great #LabourDay2022
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KYEOP stands for Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project whose objective is to boost #YouthEmployment and earnings.
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NOTICE: SMS have been sent out to the youth who had not selected trades to select trades. Ensure you select trades in order of priority.
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Cycle 3 applications are now open! Head over to or or to apply!
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#ApplicationsExtension .Cycle7B applications deadline has been extended to 30th September 2021. Apply through:
KYEOP Cycle 7B applications are now open. All interested youth in #TrainingandInternship #BusinessSupport are encouraged to to apply through . Spread the word!!.@MoICTKenya
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#KYEOPSuccessStories.@Zakjacob is a @BizMbele awardee and a Kijiji Black Soldier Fly farmer doing an exemplary job in rearing black soldier maggots to produce chicken, pig & fish feeds and organic manure in Kilifi county. #CelebratingOurBeneficiaries.@AugustineMayabi @SDY_Ke
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We urge the awardees to remain faithful to their plans to enable the project achieve its objective of creating employment opportunities and increasing earnings for the youth. As indicated by CS, we will ensure the remaining group is cleared by Wednesday next week.
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KYEOP Business Support beneficiaries receive: .1. Grants to start or expand their businesses .2. Business development services where they are trained and guided on how to be great entrepreneurs. All interested youth are urged to apply right now at
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Earlier today afternoon @Postbank1 held a financial literacy session with Cycle 3, 4 & 5 youth at Kariakor Social Hall. The session focused on Savings, Budgeting, Setting financial goals & starting up businesses, similar sessions will be held in all the 17 implementing Counties.
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Our last APPLICATION day is TODAY!!.
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We are launching a free mobile-based training on Access to Government Procurement Opportunities and Government catalytic funds for youth between 18 and 35 years. Kindly head over to to take a short survey, your feedback is highly appreciated. @OukoOlivia.
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NOTICE: Dear Cycle 5 Training and Internship beneficiaries, LST and CBST stipends have been disbursed. You will receive your stipends in the course of the day. Those who will not have received their stipends by Monday should contact their youth officers for assistance @SDY_Ke.
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Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your dream matters. This #YouthDay2021 we celebrate those ambitious young people who pursue their selves and their dreams despite everything.
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Job Specific Skills Training is currently ongoing in all KYEOP participating Counties! .The training provides beneficiaries with a platform to develop their skills while obtaining practical training and experience under Master-Craftsmen(MCs) and Formal Training Providers (FTPs)
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Meet Diana and Victor, KYEOP Cycle 5 beneficiaries who have overcome drug addiction. The two gave their testimonies in class during the Life Skills Training session on drugs and drug abuse at Kariokor social hall in Nairobi County. #ImpactofKYEOP #KYEOPCycle5LST.@nadia_abdalla_
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Meet Derek, a KYEOP Cycle 2 Artwork beneficiary currently running his own successful art and design business. Derek does artwork on shoes, paintings, abstracts and home interior designs, head over to @BazuHashu to check out some more of his work. #impactofKYEOP.@nadia_abdalla_
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