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The World Bank has announced that it is using blockchain technology to guarantee that money allocated under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project reaches the intended youth beneficiaries, boosting transparency and accountability.
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In a letter dated November 13, 2025, addressed to High Court advocate Francis Wanjiku, the Bank said it has put in place strict monitoring systems that track funds from the point of release all the way to the final recipient.
“We acknowledge your concerns regarding the importance of strong governance, transparency and accountability in implementing the project,” the Bank stated. “We have put in place measures to ensure enhanced oversight throughout.”
NYOTA, launched in June 2023 with a mix of World Bank credit and grant support, targets youth in all 1,450 wards. It aims to tackle unemployment, poor-quality work and limited social protection by offering business support, skills development and job opportunities — especially for youth with little formal education.
The Bank explained that the blockchain system boosts accountability by creating a tamper-proof record of all transactions, minimizing opportunities for misuse or political manipulation.
The project also includes a grievance redress mechanism enabling the public to report cases of fraud, coercion or misconduct, with options for anonymous complaints through the Integrity Complaint Form or Grievance Redress Service.
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Although some lawmakers and civil society groups have questioned whether the programme could be prone to favoritism, the World Bank insists the process is open and verifiable, pointing to the publicly accessible NYOTA Project Appraisal Document.
