Uwezo Fund Stories

KHRC calls for immediate abolition of Hustler Fund citing high default rate and poor design
KHRC calls for immediate abolition of Hustler Fund citing high default rate and poor design
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 04, 2025

KHRC maintains that the Hustler Fund’s deep-rooted structural, legal, and political flaws cannot be resolved through reforms, and has therefore urged...

MPs give Uwezo Fund 14 days to explain audit failures as legislators mull merger
MPs give Uwezo Fund 14 days to explain audit failures as legislators mull merger
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

The House committee expressed concern over the Fund’s financial management and weak oversight systems, warning that continued non-compliance could tri...

Hustler, Uwezo, and other funds struggle with billions in unpaid loans
Hustler, Uwezo, and other funds struggle with billions in unpaid loans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

The Commodities Fund recorded the highest loan defaults, writing off Sh12.36 billion in loans extended to sugar companies.

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