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==Procedure==
===Apply In-Person===
 
'''Step 1: Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria.''' 
*The eligibility criteria is as follows; 
; For a group
# Is registered with the department of social services, Cooperatives or the Registrar of Societies 
# Has members aged between 18 and 35 years whereas the women’s groups shall be made up of women aged eighteen years and above 
# Is based and operational at the constituency it seeks to make an application for consideration 
# Operates a table banking structure or any other group fund structure where members make monthly contributions according to the groups’ internal guidelines (evidence of monthly contributions shall be a requirement); 
# Hold a bank account in the name of the group. 
; For an institution
# Is a registered entity 
# Has listed youth and women groups within it. 
'''Step 2: Make the Application.''' 
* Fill in an application form so as to make the application. 
* This forms are available from the Constituency Uwezo Fund Management Committee office, CDF Offices or you can download [http://kisumuwest.cdf.go.ke/download/send/3-uwezo-forms/139-uwezo-application-form Uwezo Fund Loan Application Form] from the [https://www.uwezo.go.ke/ Uwezo Fund Website] 
* This form is to be completed in Triplicate (original to be sent to Constituency Uwezo Fund Committee, a copy for the group and a processed copy to be sent to the National Secretariat. 
'''Step 3: Submission of Application Form''' 
* Submit the duly filled application form (in duplicate) together with relevant documents to the Constituency Uwezo Fund Management Committee Office for processing. 
* The Constituency Uwezo Fund Management Committee will vet the applications to determine their approval. 
'''Step 4: Await Notification from the Committee''' 
* Successful applicants will receive notification from the Constituency Uwezo Fund Management Committee. 
* This is followed by a group training for Capacity Building Programme, after which they will be given training certificates. 
* After the training the funds will be released to the applicant’s bank accounts. 
; Eligible Amount
# For administration of the Fund:- 
#:* The access by eligible groups of the Fund, shall be on a first come first served basis, subject to assessment and approval of the loan, provided that the Committee shall ensure equitable distribution of funds in the wards 
#:* Eligible qualifying amounts for a group shall be a minimum of fifty thousand 50,000) and a maximum of five hundred thousand (500,000) shillings at any one time. 
# In determining the total amount a group is eligible to receive, the following criteria shall be applied:- 
#:* The length of time the group has been in existence 
#:* The total amount contributed by the group 
#:* The current status of contribution and 
#:* The proposed business plan for the loan applied 
;NB: The eligible amount shall be three times the group savings BUT it shall not be:-
* Below Kshs. 50,000 (Minimum), 
* More than the amount applied for in the application form and 
* More than Kshs. 500,000 (Maximum) 

==Required Documents==
 
# A duly filled in application form 
# A signed guarantee form executed by each member of the group individually committing to repay the loan requested by the group. 
# Copy of registration certificate from the department of social services, Cooperatives 
# Registrar of Societies certificate 
# Duly signed list of members with ID and telephone numbers 
# Evidence that group/institution is based and operational at the constituency it seeks to apply for funding. 
# Evidence table banking structure or any other group fund structure where members make monthly contributions according to the groups’ internal guidelines (evidence of monthly contributions shall be a requirement), 
# Evidence on the length of time the group has been in existence. 
# Evidence on the total amount contributed by the group 
# Evidence of the current status of contribution; and 
# Bank account statement in the name of the group. 
# Evidence of table banking or any other group savings structure 
# Proposed business plan 
# Groups will be required to sign an agreement with the Constituency Uwezo Fund Management Committee on the terms of the loan repayment prior to release of funds. 

==Office Locations & Contacts==
''Uwezo Fund''', 
PHYSICAL ADDRESS : Lonrho House, 16th Floor, Standard Street 
POSTAL ADDRESS : P. O. Box 42009 – 00100, 
Nairobi 
HOTLINE: 0776 154 210 
COMPLAINTS: 0776 154 210 
GENERAL LINE :0776 154 204 
EMAIL: info@uwezo.go.ke 
EMAIL: ceo@uwezo.go.ke 
EMAIL: complaints@uwezo.go.ke 
EMAIL: programmes@uwezo.go.ke 
EMAIL: hr@uwezo.go.ke 
Website: [https://www.uwezo.go.ke/contact-us/ Link] 
 
'''Uwezo Fund Desk - Huduma Center'''
[https://www.hudumakenya.go.ke/centres Huduma Center Locations] 
 
'''State Department for Social Protection - Head Office''', 
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, 
Bishops Road, Social Security House 
P.O. Box 40326 – 00100, Nairobi 
Telephone: +254 (0) 2729800 
Fax: +254 020 2726497 
Email: ps@socialprotection.go.ke / info@socialprotection.go.ke 
Website: [https://www.socialprotection.go.ke/contact-us/ Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Website] 
 
==Eligibility==
 
*Applicants shall qualify for Fund loan application if 
; For a group
# Is registered with the department of social services, Cooperatives or the Registrar of Societies 
# Has members aged between 18 and 35 years whereas the women’s groups shall be made up of women aged eighteen years and above 
# Is based and operational at the constituency it seeks to make an application for consideration 
# Operates a table banking structure or any other group fund structure where members make monthly contributions according to the groups’ internal guidelines (evidence of monthly contributions shall be a requirement); 
# Hold a bank account in the name of the group. 
; For an institution
# Is a registered entity 
# Has listed youth and women groups within it. 

==Fees==
 
* Application is free of charge 

==Validity==
 
* The validity period is as long as the period of loan repayment. 

==Documents to Use==
 
* [http://uwezo.go.ke/files/download/21 UWEZO Application Form] 

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

==Processing Time==
 
* The processing time is two months. 

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==Instructions==
 
; To apply for Uwezo fund,
# Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria stated above 
# Fill in an application form (available at the Constituency Uwezo Fund Management Committee office). 
# Submit the application together with the relevant documents to the Constituency Uwezo Fund Management Committee office and await notification from the committee. 

==Required Information==
 
# Group name 
# Physical and Postal address 
# Date group was formed 
# Date of registration 
# Registration number/ Serial number 
# Bank name/ Branch/account number/date account was opened 
# Location or group( county, sub-county, location, sub location) 
# Name of chief/ Assistance chief (certification) 
# Telephone number 
# Location of business( Estate, Plot no/street, nearest landmark) 
# Membership profile ( Number of male , female, people with disability) 
# Objectives of the group 
# key activities of the group 
# Challenges of the group 
# Loan purpose 
# Proposed repayment period. 
# Credit history 
# Type of business engagement 
# Stage of business ( start up, expansion) 
# Income and expenses information 
# List of individual members undertaking the business 
# Members guarantee and commitment to loan repayment 

==Need for the Document==
 
* Uwezo Fund program is aimed at enabling Women, Youth, and Persons with disability access finances to promote business and enterprises at a constituency level. 
* Uwezo Fund provides mentorship opportunities to its beneficiaries thus enabling them to take advantage of the 30% government procurement preference via its Capacity Building Programme. 

==Information which might help==
Enter other informations which might help.

==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

==External Links==
 
*[http://www.uwezo.go.ke/how-to-apply How to apply for the Uwezo loan] 
*[http://www.uwezo.go.ke/frequently-asked-questions UWEZO FAQs] 

==Others==
 
* The Fund, therefore, is an avenue for incubating enterprises, catalysing innovation, promoting industry, creating employment, and growing the economy. 
* The Fund is managed by an oversight board at the national level and a Constituency Uwezo Fund Committee (CUFCs) at the constituency level government representatives and members of various Wards 

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