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June 17, 2026
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Graduates to get access to start-up capital under new programme

Graduates to get access to start-up capital under new programme

The Zinduka Graduate Enterprise Programme is designed to enable students to access affordable accommodation through unsecured housing loans and start-up capital...

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Acorn Holdings has launched the Zinduka Graduate Enterprise Programme, in partnership with ABSA Bank Kenya PLC and Co-operative Bank Group, to provide Kenyan graduates with access to affordable housing and start-up capital.

  • The programme aims to support between 5,000 and 10,000 new enterprises annually, with eligible graduates accessing business loans ranging from Sh200,000 to Sh500,000.
  • Key figures involved include Acorn Holdings CEO Edward Kirathe, Absa Bank CEO Abdi Mohamed, and Co-operative Bank Director Youth Financial Services Joel Kaba.
  • This initiative aims to address the high rate of graduate unemployment in Kenya by fostering entrepreneurship and building a credit history for students through consistent rental payments.

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