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Kenyan government disburses Sh25 billion to women and youth

The four kitties are Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), Uwezo Fund and the recently introduced National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF).PHOTO: COURTESY

More than Sh25 billion has been disbursed to women and youth across the country, through the four government affirmative action funds.

According to data from the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs, more than three million people have benefited from the kitties since they were launched.

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