Tiaty Youth Development Association CBO

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

NATIONAL UNITY FOR SAFER ROADS!

Yesterday, NACADA County offices nationwide stood with NTSA to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

One clear message as the holidays begin: Don't Mix Driving with Drink or Drugs. Let's honor the lost by protecting the living. Make a safe choice today.

14/11/2025

Abstain you can leave clean and be sober.

07/11/2025

Earlier today, we joined H.E. President William Samoei Ruto as he officially launched the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, at Mumias Sports Complex, Kakamega County.

The NYOTA Project is anchored on five key Components: Business Support (110,000 youth), Apprenticeships (90,000 youth), Savings Mobilisation under the NSSF Haba Haba Scheme (190,000 youth), Digital Literacy and Employment Systems Training (600,000 youth), and Recognition of Prior Learning (20,000 youth), totalling 820,000 beneficiaries.

Today, 12,155 beneficiaries of the Business Support Component from Cluster 1 (Western Counties Cluster) successfully received their First batch of the grant after H.E. the president launched the project. This marks the start of the nationwide rollout, where 70 youth in each of the 1,450 wards will receive their share of the business grant to spur local enterprise.

As directed by H.E the President during the launch today, the remaining clusters will within the next two weeks utmost undergo entrepreneurship and business skills training and receive their respective disbursements.

The NYOTA Project is a key pillar of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), empowering young Kenyans to drive inclusive growth and shape the nation’s economic future.

20/10/2025

What defines a hero? It's not just about providing light; it's about being a light.

We celebrate the unsung heroes across Kenya who are illuminating their communities with something even more powerful: hope, knowledge, and prevention. They are the frontline champions building a sober, safer, and stronger Kenya from the ground up. Their dedication is the energy that truly drives us forward. Fikirini Jacobs Youth Senate - Kenya Nacada Kenya Baringo County Government Maurine Limashep

Join us in celebrating them.

11/10/2025

World Mental Health Day – Kabarnet Park
Yesterday I had the honor of attending the World Mental Health Day commemoration at Kabarnet Park, where we engaged the community on the importance of mental health awareness and prevention programs.

I took the opportunity to address the community on the need to continue promoting mental wellness, tackling alcohol and drug abuse, and supporting our young people through early prevention and counseling initiatives.

Special congratulations to all Recovery Coaches working tirelessly at the grassroots level for their dedication in community sensitization, prevention work, and treatment referrals — your commitment is transforming lives and restoring hope.

I also wish to appreciate NACADA and other partners and stakeholders for their continued collaboration in strengthening mental health and recovery programs across our communities. Together, we can build a healthier, more resilient society.

06/10/2025

Speech: Encouraging Youth to Apply for the Nyota Grants

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Fellow young people,

Good morning/afternoon.

Today, I stand before you filled with hope and great pride for our generation. We are living in a time when opportunities are no longer a dream but a reality within our reach — if only we dare to take the first step.

The Nyota Grant, initiated under the visionary leadership of the Ministry of Youth, led by PS Fikirini Jacobs, and championed by the Kenya Kwanza Government, is one such golden opportunity. It is designed to empower us, the young people of Kenya, to unlock our potential and transform our communities through innovation, enterprise, and action.

This is our time to rise. Our time to move from talk to transformation. Through the Nyota Grant, our youth can venture into agribusiness, technology, creative industries, climate-smart enterprises, and many other ventures that build both livelihoods and legacies.

As a Youth Ambassador and Recovery Coach, I urge our young people to stay focused, to believe in themselves, and to break free from all forms of retrogressive culture — including alcohol and drug abuse, early marriages, and hopelessness. Let us choose discipline, responsibility, and purpose.

The future is now — not tomorrow, not someday — now. I call upon every young person in Baringo, Tiaty, and across Kenya:
Come up with business ideas, draft your business plans, form youth groups, and apply for the Nyota Grant. This is your moment to invest in your dreams and become agents of change in your community.

Let us show the nation that the youth are not a problem to be solved — we are the solution, the builders, and the torchbearers of a new Kenya.

Together, let’s embrace this opportunity, transform our lives, and light the path for others to follow.

Thank you, and may God bless our youth, our communities, and our nation Kenya.

07/09/2025

Leaders from National Youth Councils (NYCs) across the IGAD and Horn of Africa region - representing , , , , , and , are currently in Baringo, Kenya 🇰🇪 for a crucial sensitization working visit on the COMESA Guidelines for the Establishment of Effective National Youth Councils.

This is a platform for young leaders to engage with these vital guidelines and strengthen cross-border collaboration for a more unified and impactful youth voice in the region.

The visit culminates in the official launch of the Baringo County Youth Empowerment Centre, a new hub for innovation and community growth in Baringo County and beyond.


National Youth Council Youth Senate - Kenya Nacada Kenya Maurine Limashep Fikirini Jacobs Horn of Africa Youth Network

27/08/2025

🌍 Attending Training of Trainers (ToT) on Dialogue & Mediation – Baringo County

I am privileged to be part of the 3rd Training of Trainers (ToT) on Dialogue and Mediation for Young People, organized by IPHRD Africa here in Marigat, Baringo County.

This training brings together young leaders and change agents to build skills in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and dialogue facilitation—critical tools in strengthening social cohesion, addressing retrogressive practices, and fostering sustainable peace in our communities.

I look forward to applying the knowledge gained to empower fellow youth, promote inclusivity, and advance peaceful coexistence in Baringo and beyond. Youth Senate - Kenya Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen Nacada Kenya Horn of Africa Youth Network Baringo County Government Fikirini Jacobs UN SDG Action Campaign SDGs Kenya Forum Baringo News GIZ,German International Cooperation UNFPA Kenya Help Mission Development Services, HMDS Human Rights Watch UNFPA Lopoyin Foundation Sankale Ole Keis

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26/08/2025

🚨 Attention all alcohol importers, exporters, and stakeholders! 🚨

Starting October 1, 2025, NACADA is streamlining import/export licenses with the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (Trade Facilitation Platform - TFP) 🚀.

Say goodbye to manual delays and hello to faster, transparent, and hassle-free licensing processes! 💼📲

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Get ready for smoother trade and stronger compliance! For support, contact us at info@nacada.go.ke or at info@kentrade.go.ke.

03/08/2025

Yesterday’s friendly football match between Kamurio FC and Ribko FC was more than just a game—it was a powerful gathering of youth, energy, and shared purpose.

As we cheered on the teams and celebrated talent, we also took a moment to reflect on deeper issues affecting our generation. One of the key messages shared was on the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse—a silent crisis robbing our youth of their dreams, health, and future. We reminded ourselves that substance abuse does not only harm the individual but breaks families, breeds violence, and slows down the development of our community.

But we didn’t stop there. We also explored alternative pathways and opportunities that can empower our young people:

Sports and Talent Development – like what we witnessed on the pitch yesterday.

Skill-based training in agriculture, ICT, arts, and mechanics.

Joining youth groups and savings initiatives to access economic empowerment programs.

Volunteering in community service and peacebuilding projects.

Seeking mentorship and psychosocial support for personal growth and healing.

These are the doors we must open. We believe in a Tiaty where youth rise above harmful practices and embrace purpose-driven lives. Let's continue coming together to create safe, inspiring spaces where we can nurture potential and build a united future.

To Kamurio FC and Ribko FC, thank you for leading by example. Keep shining. Baringo County Government Nacada Kenya Youth Senate - Kenya Fikirini Jacobs Young Boy & Girl Foundation of Kenya UN SDG Action Campaign

23/07/2025

NYOTA Program under the state department for youth affairs and creative economy stands to uplift a total of 820,000 youth through business grant and skill development. This will guarantee an enhanced employability and job creation among the beneficiaries.

Yesterday afternoon at the Weston Hotel, Nairobi, I had an opportunity to accompany our Cabinet Secretary H.E. Salim Mvurya for the launch of NYOTA identity. Earlier, more than 260 youth had competitively designed and submitted their creative work for vetting.

In the presence of 47 youth representatives drawn from all counties, we awarded the top three finalists in the logo design. I congratulate Comrade Job Ogweno for emerging the winner.

Currently through the financial inclusion platform of USSD code *254 # application for OJE- On Job Experience through skill development is ongoing.