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UNFPA to fund youth groups with developmental startups

Youths with dummy cheques from United Nations Population Fund. [Photo: Courtesy]

UNFPA has granted Sh144m funding to youths aged between 18 and 30 for startup business on innovative business solutions.

The Up Accelerate programme is set to benefit at least 40 youths in groups of eight with Sh18 million each from Adjumani, Arua, Yumbe, Moyo, Kitgum, Agago, Amuru and Lamwo districts, Uganda.

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