MPs review Hustler Fund and Uwezo Fund operations amid calls for reform

“Accountability is not a bureaucratic inconvenience; it is the foundation upon which public trust is built,” she said, noting that the Committee’s oversight role is aimed at correcting weaknesses, closing loopholes, and ensuring ‘wananchi’ benefit fully from the funds e..

✨ Key Highlights

Members of Parliament, specifically the National Assembly’s Special Funds Accounts Committee, have reviewed the operations of the Hustler Fund and the Uwezo Fund, focusing on reforms to enhance accountability and expand financial support.

The Hustler Fund currently serves over 22 million Kenyans.
Key discussions involved Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni, Hustler Fund CEO Henry Tanui, and Uwezo Fund CEO Peter Lengapiani.
The Uwezo Fund highlighted challenges with its 2014 legal framework and requested funds, including Sh400 million for loans, to address operational gaps.