Induction of 160 Interns Deployed to Uwezo Fund

The Principal Secretary for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Susan Mangeni, has urged interns under the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and stay true to Kenya’s national values during their one year internship period.

Speaking during the induction of 160 interns deployed to Uwezo Fund, Mang'eni reaffirmed the government’s commitment to youth empowerment and strengthening public service delivery.

Acknowledging the challenges of unemployment, PS Mangeni highlighted the importance of government interventions such as the PSIP program in preparing young Kenyans for the job market.

In Kenya, normal employment has not been growing proportionately with the demand for jobs. The government has established a broad range of interventions to address youth unemployment for instance, the PSIP program serves as a short-term measure to prepare you for careers in both the public and private sectors.

Mangeni emphasized the vital role interns will play in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the Uwezo Fund.

"Your engagement will be key in operational areas such as follow-on repayment, documentation, and reporting, which will enhance the Fund’s efficiency and sustainability. By being deployed to constituencies, Huduma Centers, and headquarters, you will gain firsthand experience in financial inclusion and economic empowerment at the grassroots level," she stated.