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How the Hustler Fund Became a Playground for the Wealthy

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The Hustler Fund was launched with a powerful promise: to lift millions of Kenyans out of poverty by giving them access to quick, low-barrier credit. But new data from the 2025 Economic Survey reveals a harsh reality. Wealthy individuals now dominate the fund, despite it being designed for the marginalized “hustlers.”

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The Hustler Fund was launched with a powerful promise: to lift millions of Kenyans out of poverty by giving them access to quick, low-barrier credit. But new data from the 2025 Economic Survey reveals a harsh reality. Wealthy individuals now dominate the fund, despite it being designed for the marginalized “hustlers.”

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