The foundation will invest Sh12 million in the project with the aim of supporting over 5,000 enterprises.
This is part of the foundation's support to those affected by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The project which is in its second phase will be rolled out in Busia, Kajiado, Migori, Baringo, Nakuru, and
During the first phase which was launched in 2015 over 5,900 new enterprises were created and incubated with over 6,000 loans disbursed.
"Supporting and partnering with communities has always been core to
HiH EA mobilizes, trains, and prepares the beneficiaries to access microloans which range between Sh10,000 and Sh 30,000.
The financing is disbursed through mobile phones and the loans are payable in three to twelve months.
"The HiH EA enterprise development model is premised on the need to create sustainable income-generating activities by addressing major challenges facing many small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs. Our approach sees job creation as a highly effective development tool where micro-entrepreneurs are key drivers for economic growth and poverty reduction", said
During the first phase,
Since then the revolving loan pot of Sh7 million has been circulated to reach a disbursement value of over Sh65 million shillings.
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