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KES 100K – 5M (~$770 – $38,500)
Kenya's government youth entrepreneurship fund providing affordable loans to young entrepreneurs (18-34). Established in 2006 under the Public Financial Management Act, YEDF offers group loans (KES 100K-500K), individual Vuka loans (up to KES 5M), bid bonds, and LPO financing. The fund targets 1M+ youth businesses across all 47 counties.
Group loans: KES 100,000 – 500,000 for startups (joint guarantee, no collateral required)
Vuka loans: Up to KES 5,000,000 for established businesses (asset/stock security required)
Bid bonds and LPO financing for government contract access
Youth business training and mentorship
County-level support networks
Affordable interest rates below commercial bank rates
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Core mandate — accessible credit for young Kenyans to start and grow businesses
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Bid bonds and LPO financing to help youth win and execute government tenders
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Joint-guarantee group loans for registered youth groups across all sectors
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Business training and mentorship through IYF partnership and county networks
Kenyan youth entrepreneurs across all sectors with viable business plans. The fund prioritizes accessibility — designed for young people who cannot access traditional bank financing due to lack of collateral. Group loans require registered youth groups with strong governance. Individual Vuka loans suit more established youth businesses.
These are loans requiring repayment, not grants. County-specific processes vary. Age limit is strict (18-34). Government bureaucracy pace. Some counties may have longer processing times than others.
2006
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Yes
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