How To Access the 6 Billion Bob Youth Fund

So the Government launched the 'Uwezo Fund' last Sunday (September 8th). According to President Kenyatta, the Uwezo Fund is a youth fund meant for catalysing innovation, promoting industry and employing the youth.

What is the Uwezo Fund?

Uwezo Fund was set aside as part of the Jubilee government campaign promise. It is targeted towards women and youth. It will be run under the Ministry of Devolution and Planning. The Uwezo Fund will provide youth and women access to grants and interest-free loans, as well as mentorship opportunities to enable them to take advantage of the 30% government procurement preference for youth, women and persons with disabilities through its Capacity Building Programme.

How To Access The Uwezo Fund

Step 1 - Sign up for Capacity Building Programme once launched
Step 2 - Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria
Step 3 - Fill an application form (this form will be available at the Constituency Uwezo Fund Management Committee office and on the Uwezo Fund website, CLICK HERE to go to the Uwezo Fund direct form download link OR CLICK HERE to download the actual form)
Step 4 - Submit the application form together with relevant documents to the Uwezo Fund Management Committee within your constituency
Step 5 - Await notification of the Uwezo Fund Management committee 

The Uwezo Fund website, however, does not say when the Capacity Building Programme (sic) will be launched, or what this capacity building program will entail. It also does not provide details on who will constitute the Uwezo Fund Management Committee at the constituency level & who the members will be.

Might you be a young entrepreneur in need of some capital injection? Then check out the Uwezo Fund website: www.uwezo.go.ke