The SHA/SHIF health-financing package relevant to SRH and HIV service access.

For: People seeking covered SRH and HIV services

A youth-friendly SRH and HIV service programme for adolescent girls.

For: Adolescent girls aged 15-19 and young people using youth-friendly SRH services

PEPFAR-supported HIV prevention and support programming for adolescent girls and young women.

For: Adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24

Government revolving fund providing affordable credit to women and mixed youth-women groups for enterprise development. Constituency-based committees manage applications and loan repayments. Over KES 4 billion disbursed to date.

For: Women and mixed women-youth groups across all constituencies

Global Environment Facility grants programme for community-based organisations working on biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, land degradation and sustainable development. Grants up to USD 50,000 per project with strong youth and women participation requirements.

For: CBOs, youth groups, and grassroots organisations working on environmental issues

Devolved fund allocated to each of Nairobi's 85 wards for community-identified development projects. Youth groups and community organisations can propose and participate in implementation of local infrastructure, sanitation, and green projects through their ward representatives. Note: There is no single published total — Nairobi County allocates funds to each ward separately as part of the annual County Development Budget. Each ward typically receives KES 5–15 million per financial year depending on the approved county budget. The 2023/24 county development budget was approximately KES 8.7 billion across all programmes.

For: Ward residents including youth groups, CBOs, and community associations

Competitive grant and returnable capital fund for businesses with scalable green, climate-resilient or clean energy models in East Africa. Open to SMEs and social enterprises including youth-led ventures. Grants range from USD 200,000 to USD 1.5 million.

For: SMEs and social enterprises in agriculture, renewable energy, and climate resilience

Hub providing incubation, grants and equity financing for startups addressing climate change through clean energy, water, waste and agri-tech solutions. Youth-led green startups can access grants from USD 50,000 to USD 250,000.

For: Early-stage green economy startups; significant youth and women focus

Mobile-first micro-credit and savings fund accessible via *254# USSD code or M-PESA, Airtel Money, and T-Kash apps. Personal loans from KES 100 to KES 50,000 based on credit score and repayment history (starts low, grows with consistent repayment). Group loans up to KES 250,000. Bridge Loan available for graduates reaching up to KES 150,000. Over 24 million Kenyans registered. 8% interest p.a., repayment in 14 days.

For: Micro-entrepreneurs, youth and low-income individuals with mobile money accounts

Government digital jobs initiative training youth in freelancing, digital skills, and online work opportunities. Operates Ajira hubs across universities and technical colleges. Targets 1 million digital jobs for youth by 2027.

For: Youth aged 18–35 seeking digital and online work skills

World Bank-financed five-year programme (successor to KYEOP) providing skills training, entrepreneurship grants, apprenticeships, and savings support to vulnerable youth. Each beneficiary receives a KES 50,000 business grant (paid in two tranches linked to training attendance). Targets 820,000 unemployed youth across all 47 counties.

For: Unemployed or underemployed youth aged 18–29 (up to 35 for PWDs), with Form 4 education or below. Must not have defaulted on the Hustler Fund.

Constituency-level revolving fund targeting women, youth and persons with disabilities to access interest-free credit for enterprise development. Managed through constituency-based committees. Over KES 7 billion disbursed nationally as of 2024. Zero interest. Groups must practise table banking with evidence of monthly contributions. Minimum group size is as required by the registration body (typically more than 5 members). Loan range: KES 50,000 to KES 500,000 per group per cycle.

For: Youth, women, and persons with disabilities — constituency-based groups

Government revolving fund providing affordable credit to youth-owned enterprises and supporting business development services. Operates through constituency offices countrywide. Targets youth aged 18–34. Offers 10+ loan products including Stawi, Agri-Biz (up to KES 2M), E-Yes, Asset Finance, and LPO/LSO loans. Applied through constituency YEDF offices or financial intermediaries.

For: Youth entrepreneurs aged 18–34 across Kenya