Disbursements under the Uwezo Fund fell to Sh431.4 million, below the Sh600 million target and down from Sh543.2 million in 2023/24.
By
Constant Munda
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Loan disbursements under affirmative action funds started the Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta era have dropped as President William Ruto’s digitally driven lending programmes expand their reach among youth and small traders.
The decision marks a turn for one of the most politically symbolic projects of Dr Ruto’s presidency.
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