Uwezo Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women, youth and PWDs thro' expanded access to affordable finance, markets & enterprise devpt. opportunities at the 7th Public-Private MSMEs Dialogue Nakuru Edition held at the Agricultural Training Centre (ATC)
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@PLengapiani@Cooperatives_KE@annie_njenga@DrOparanya The initiative brought together SAGAs under the State Dpt for MSME Devpt. Nakuru County Gvt and other stakeholders. The Fund participated in Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) engagements, providing a platform for direct interaction with entrepreneurs.
Uwezo Fund, in collaboration with the MP for Malava Constituency, today empowered 101 organised groups at Malava Primary School with more than KSh6.9 million to establish, strengthen and expand their enterprises.
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@DrOparanya@PLengapiani@SusanAMangeni@annie_njenga More than KSh22 m was presented to support organised groups under Gvt empowerment prog with 101 Malava groups receiving over KSh7m including 14 groups benefiting through refinancing. Residents also received enterprise equipment, including car-wash, welding, carpentry etc
@PLengapiani@annie_njenga CEO @lengapiani said the retreat will assess policies, operations, compliance and identify gaps and lessons & develop practical resolutions and an implementation roadmap focused on stronger governance, innovation, partnerships, operatnl efficiency and measurable impact.
@UwezoFund Board and Mgt are holding a two-day working retreat in Machakos, 2nd–3rd September 2026, to review performance, identify areas for improvement and chart a path towards greater efficiency, sustainability and measurable impact. #UwezoFund@PLengapiani@annie_njenga
@PLengapiani@annie_njenga Ms. Njuguna emphasised the need to embrace technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly, in line with the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), while ensuring innovation serves the public interest and improves outcomes for women, youth and PWDs
@uwezo@PLengapiani@annie_njenga The discussions focused on HR management, sustainable financing, ICT, debt management, institutional capacity building, and strengthening systems and processes. The teams explored opportunities for joint CSR initiatives in community health sensitisation and economic empowerment.
Today @Uwezo Fund CEO @PLengapiani, hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Defence, Ulinzi Health Services),led by Brigadier (Dr.)A. Odhiambo, Managing Director, Ulinzi Health Services Fund, at Lonrho House for a benchmarking and institutional learning engagement.
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@PLengapiani Products to support enterprises at different stages,include Wezesha Loan for first-time borrowers seeking between KSh50,000 and KSh100,000 Endeleza for repeat borrowers to access up to KSh500,000 for business expansion and Wezesha Majuu Loan for financing pre-departure expenses
@UwezoFund is at the 11th Usiku wa Lulu at Mbaraki Sports Club, Mombasa, led by Director Florah Kiprop. The Fund is showcasing beneficiary enterprises while advancing women’s economic empowerment through finance, markets, networks and partnerships. #UsikuWaLulu@lengapiani
@SusanAMangeni@annie_njenga@PLengapiani PS challenged the Fund to set impact-driven targets that transform lives. Key priorities include the Presidential Directive on the NYOTA Growth Product, Women in Business Entrepreneurs Product, and scaling up the Wezesha Majuu Programme to expand overseas employment opportunities
@UwezoFund today undertook the 2026/2027 PC (23rd Cycle) Negotiation Exercise at Prism Towers. The session, chaired by the PS, State Dpt. for MSME's @SusanAMangeni brought together Min. & the Fund's officials to agree on perf. targets for the FY
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@SusanAMangeni@annie_njenga Led by Board Chairperson Ms. Ann Njuguna and CEO @PLengapiani, the team aligned its Performance Contract with the Fund's mandate, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), the Fourth Medium Term Plan, the Annual Work Plan and Budget, and other national priorities.