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Uwezo, Youth Fund hit by defaulters

Kajiado East Constituency MP Peris Tobiko (R) celebrates with some of the beneficiaries of the governments Uwezo Fund shortly after Sh6.3 million was distributed in Kitengela. [Peterson Githaiga]

The Kajiado East Constituency Uwezo Fund and Youth Enterprise Fund in Nakuru have been hard hit after most beneficiaries defaulted to pay millions of shillings owing to effects of Covid-19.

The Kajiado East Constituency Uwezo Fund Management Committee dispersed Sh6.3 million to more than 60 groups early last year to boost their businesses.

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