By OUR REPORTER.
About 45 youth and women groups have benefited From 6 million Uwezo funds in Mwingi North constituency, the COUNTY DIARY HAS LEARNT.
The money was disbursed to the groups by Kitui county Mp Hon Dr. Irene Kasalu together with Mwingi North Constituency Mp Hon. Nzengu at Kyuso Town.
addressing self – help groups in kyuso town during the issuance of 6.5 million cheque to 46 groups, Kasalu said the fund provides affordable, accessible, and Interest – free credit to women, youth, and groups of people living with disabilities to enable them to promote their businesses to enhance their economic well-being through lending.
However, Ksh 3Million was set aside so that Marginalized groups like people living with challenges will also be able to benefit from the funds.
“Not many groups of people living with challenges applied this even youth groups are few compared to women groups. We want to ensure everybody benefits this time”, Said Kasalu.
KASALU KYENI KYA AKA, UATHIMO WA ANDU ONTHE