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Hustler Fund disbursement hits Sh41 billion

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Mama Rebecca Awuor, a trader at Mbita main market in Homa Bay County, arranges tomatoes for sale on December 5, 2023. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

The Hustler Fund has disbursed more than Sh41 billion to over 22 million Kenyans since its inception, according to the latest data from the government.

This is an increase from Sh39 million that had been disbursed last week as more Kenyans continue to borrow from the revolving fund that has received support and condemnation in equal measures.

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