Nyota Program
Mentoring the next generation of master builders.
Nyota — Swahili for 'star' — is Toshe Ujenzi Works Limited's youth apprenticeship program. We pair young Kenyans with senior engineers on live projects.
Program overview
Real projects. Real mentorship. Real certification.
Nyota is a 12-month structured apprenticeship combining classroom modules with on-site rotation across civil, MEP, and finishing trades. Apprentices earn a stipend, gain NCA-recognized certification, and graduate into our talent pipeline or partner firms.
12-Month Program
5 Trade Tracks
1:4 Mentor Ratio
NCA Certified
Application Process
Four steps from applicant to apprentice.
01
Apply Online
Submit your application with basic education details and a short motivation statement.
02
Skills Interview
A practical aptitude session with our senior engineers and mentors.
03
Onboarding
Safety induction, kit issue and assignment to a live project mentor.
04
Certification
Graduate with NCA-recognized certification and a portfolio of completed work.
Alumni spotlight
Where our apprentices are today.
"Nyota turned a job interview into a career. I now lead my own team."
Brian Otieno
Site Supervisor, Cohort 2022
"I learned plumbing and electrical fundamentals — and earned while I learned."
Mercy Atieno
MEP Technician, Cohort 2023
"The mentorship is what set Nyota apart. Real engineers gave us real time."
Kevin Wafula
QA Officer, Cohort 2021
Ready to apply for the next cohort?
Applications for Cohort 2026 are open. We onboard 150 apprentices each cycle across Western Kenya.
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