New bill seeks to give MPs control of billion-shilling youth, women funds

A new bill proposes to have Members of Parliament control billions of shillings under a giant strategic fund.

Carol Njeri 28 from Ruiru town in Nairobi County hawks her wares in Nyeri Town upon arrival from the city in search of potential customers, on January 15 2016.She said had not benefited from the Uwezo Fund despite making the numerous submission to seek a financial support.Government committed to utilise the Sh6 billion that had been set aside for a possible election run-off in 2013 and initiated the Uwezo Fund to generate gainful self-employment for the youth and women.PHOTO:KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD.

The Uwezo Fund Bill, 2015, seeks to merge the Uwezo Fund, Women Enterprise Fund and Youth Enterprise Fund into one kitty run from the constituencies.