Hustler fund receives 600 requests per second - Ruto

Over 160K people tried tried access Hustler Fund even before it's official launch

Piece by: Maureen Waruinge
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• 8 million Kenyans that can’t access credit because of their bad credit history

•It was launched at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi.

president ruto after launchign hustlers fund
president ruto after launchign hustlers fund

The launch of the Hustlers fund is proving popular according to President William Ruto.

While launching the fund, the Head of State revealed that 600 Kenyans were trying to access the fund after every second. 

The ground-breaking financial solution was launched on Wednesday, 30th November 2022.

"Through the Plan, the government is committed to creating opportunities for millions at the bottom of our economic pyramid to work their way up and fulfill their aspirations.' He told.

'I have been told that 160k Kenyans tayari wamejaribu kutafuta kama hiyo pesa iko tukiwa tumeketi hapa tayari wako kwa hapo mtandao wanangojea "

The launch took place at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi.

Ruto added that;

"Every angel has a past and every sinner has a future. Even if in the past you have not been good at credit and you have been locked out, the hustler fund is giving you a second chance to begin. Those of you who will be given a second chance, do not abuse it."

To register for the Hustler fund, dial *254#.

After dialing, accept the terms and conditions. Then enter your mobile money PIN. After that, an SMS will be sent to notify you of successful registration and the amount assigned.

In the event of a failed registration, an SMS will be sent to notify you of the same.

Kenyans have taken to social media to share how the registration of the fund is going.

They are also advising each other to spend the money wisely and pay it back on time.

Here are some quick facts about it"

william ruto fund launched nov 30
william ruto fund launched nov 30

Hustler fund has no committees, No paperwork, and needs zero connections to access.

You only need your phone and a Registered sim card. Hustler Fund will be clustered into 3 products: a) Individual Borrowing (Ksh 500 - Ksh 50,000) b).

Group borrowing (Ksh 50,000 - Ksh 250,000) c). SMEs and Co-operative Borrowing 5% of the borrowed amount is automatically saved.

If let's say you borrow Kshs. 10,000, Ksh.500 goes to your Savings.

You will be able to access 30% of your savings after 6 months, and 70% after you hit the age of retirement through NSSF.

The interest rate shall be 8% per year, translating to 0.2% per day.

This interest rate will apply after 14 days of borrowing.

Ruto interacts During the launch of Hustler Fund at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi
Ruto interacts During the launch of Hustler Fund at Green Park Terminus, Nairobi
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