Amount of loans disbursed to youth MSMEs [Sh in millions]

THE STAR INFOGRAPHICS

The Kenyan Treasury disbursed loans amounting to Sh324.5 million to youth-owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the 2023/24 financial year.

This amount falls short of the targeted Sh655 million, reflecting ongoing challenges in achieving full loan disbursement goals.

The data, sourced from the Treasury, shows fluctuating loan allocations over the years.

In 2021/22, Sh370 million was disbursed, followed by a significant drop to Sh143.8 million in 2022/23.