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UWEZO FUND The government today launched the Uwezo fund in an elaborate, well orgarnized state function at the University of Nairobi. In the launch the president and his deputy came out boldly encouraging the youth and women to take advantage of the fund to spur development through start up of new business ventures and empower themselves. They reiterated that the Jubilee government will ensure 30% of government procurement will be tendered by the youth and women.- The reiteration by the president that his government will empower youth and women by ensuring it procures 30% from the two groups of persons is a constitutional requirement and not a fulfillment of the Jubilee manifesto as portrayed.- The disbursement of the loan will be done through the same channel of CDF. This leaves the fund open to the manipulation of politicians and can be exploited for political gain at the expense of national development.Having put the fund into perspective , it's imperative that the youth take up the fund and embark on projects that will empower them. A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.

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