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MOMBASA COUNTY INTRODUCES RIBA-FREE STAWISHA FUND TO EMPOWER SMALL TRADERS

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The County Government of Mombasa has launched the Stawisha Revolving Fund , a new financing initiative aimed at empowering small traders and micro-business owners across the county through riba-free, interest-free loans . The programme seeks to provide an alternative source of affordable business capital for residents who want to start, expand or strengthen their small businesses without taking conventional interest-bearing loans. Biashara Mtaani Loan Offers Up to KSh 15,000 The first phase of the Mombasa County Revolving Fund is the Biashara Mtaani programme. Under this phase, eligible applicants can access an interest-free loan of between KSh 8,000 and KSh 15,000 to support their micro-business activities. The financing is intended to benefit a wide range of small-scale traders, including young people, women, marginalised communities and other eligible micro-business operators . Among the businesses targeted include: Mama Karanga and roasted groundnut sellers ...
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AFRICA IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS: CELEBRATING YOUTH COACHES WHO NURTURE FUTURE TALENT

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Africa is not for beginners: Celebrating youth coaches who nurture future talent Africa Is Not for Beginners: A Tribute to Youth Coaches Africa is not for beginners. In a continent overflowing with potential, creating a suitable environment to nurture talent is often misunderstood. Too many people view it as a waste of funds, forgetting that true greatness is born from the foundations we choose to invest in today. Behind every successful athlete, artist, or leader, there is always someone who believed in them first. That “someone” is often a youth coach — the unsung hero who gives their time, energy, and wisdom not for fame or wealth, but for the growth of the next generation. These coaches are mentors, role models, and guardians of hope. In fields where resources are scarce and recognition is minimal, youth coaches continue to train, guide, and inspire. They sacrifice comfort, push through challenges, and choose to see potential where others see nothing. Their impact goes ...
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