Youth Enterprise Development Fund Loan Products

Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), Kenya

Business loans KES 100,000 to 5 million at 8% p.a.; group loans from KES 100,000

Government loans for youth-owned enterprises, including start-up and expansion loans at 8% per annum and group loans for registered groups.

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Eligibility: Youth aged 18-34 starting or running businesses. Groups: at least 5 members, 70% youth (leadership 100% youth), registered, with a bank account.
Available in: Kenya
Details: Tiers, how to apply, what to watch out for and sources are free with an account.

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