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May 17, 2026
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Hustler Fund now loses Budget support as Ruto shifts to Nyota

Hustler Fund now loses Budget support as Ruto shifts to Nyota

Treasury phases out funding for flagship lending scheme, signalling a policy shift...

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Kenya's National Treasury is phasing out direct budget support for the Hustler Fund, a flagship programme launched by President William Ruto, signalling a policy shift towards youth-focused initiatives like the Nyota programme.

  • Sh0 has been allocated to the Hustler Fund for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • The Hustler Fund, designed as a revolving facility, has disbursed Sh83 billion in loans by March 2026.
  • The Nyota programme, focused on job creation and skills development, is receiving significant allocations, with Sh4.78 billion allocated in the current financial year.

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