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SMEs to access up to Sh2.5m Hustler Fund loans this month

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President William Ruto during the launch of the Hustler Fund Micro Credit, that will allow Saccos and Groups to borrow on behalf of their members by the end of the month. [PCS]

The government says the Hustler Fund loans of up to Sh2.5 million for small and micro enterprises will be ready by end of the month.

The loans will be disbursed through saving and credit co-operative societies (Saccos) and commercial banks, said Co-operatives and SMEs Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui.

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