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WEF seeks more funding for women’s SME loans

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 2026August 18, 202607 mins

WEF wants more government funding as demand for women’s SME loans rises. Ksh 41.2 million was disbursed to 200 women’s groups in Kilifi. WEF cut its maximum loan limit from Sh1 million to Ksh750,000 due to rising demand. Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) is pushing for a bigger government allocation after seeing a sharp rise in…

Women Sacco plans to change to a bank

Sacco ReviewJuly 30, 201802 mins

By Our Reporter Homa Bay County Women’s Sacco is on the verge of turning into a bank. The Sacco is currently pursuing a partnership with the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) to fulfill its mission. The society was started by Woman Representative Gladys Wanga about three years ago. Currently it has 10,000 members. Its success has…