Groups to Get Higher Loans in Makueni County Empowerment Fund Phase 2

Kibwezi West | 12th November 2026

The County Government of Makueni has kicked off Phase Two of the Makueni County Empowerment Fund (MCEF), with initial beneficiary groups graduating to higher funding limits as new groups begin accessing the interest-free loans.

Ngwate Kwoko Self Help Group in Kikumbulyu South Ward, comprising persons living with disabilities (PWDs), and Mulala Disability Group from Emali Mulala Ward each received KSh65,000, up from their initial KSh50,000 allocations during the pilot phase.

Ngwate Kwoko engages in farming, poultry keeping, beekeeping and other income-generating activities. The increased funding is expected to strengthen the group’s enterprises and improve members’ livelihoods, with the funding limit progressively growing to KSh500,000.

Another beneficiary, Ndwae Ngone Andu Makwa Women Group from Kikumbulyu North Ward, received KSh50,000, becoming among the first new groups to benefit following the countywide rollout.

Speaking during the cheque handover, CECM for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni commended the groups for embracing the programme and urged them to utilise the funds prudently to expand their economic activities and achieve financial independence.

The MCEF programme, driven by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s vision of an economically empowered and self-reliant Makueni, seeks to unlock grassroots potential, support community enterprises and promote inclusive economic growth through accessible, interest-free financing.

Following the roll out, the County targets 900 community groups across all 30 Wards.

Eng. Kyoni was accompanied by MCA Jades Kalunda and other county officials.