Kenya Women Finance Trust (KWFT)
Dr. Jennifer Riria, Managing Director
Phone: 254-20-271-2903/2823
Fax: (254) 20-272-3883
Email: riria@kwft.org
Web Site: www.kwft.org
Product Offerings:
Group loans and individual loans. Women are required to save as a requirement for accessing credit. Loans are disbursed to individual members directly. Repayment and collection is the responsibility of the group. The majority of KWFT’s loans are business loans with a small percentage for education and healthcare.Network Member Since:
1982Legal Status:
Member-based NGO and company limited by guaranteeClient Base:
Women microentrepreneurs operating in both the informal and formal sectorsArea of Operations:
Six regions: Mount Kenya, Coast, Nairobi, Rift Valley, Nyanza and WesternRegion:
AfricaCountry:
Kenya| Data | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Clients | 226,662 | 164,568 | 101,881 |
| Borrowers | 226,662 | 164,568 | 86,043 |
| Savers | 226,662 | N/A | 101,881 |
| Portfolio Outstanding (USD 000) | 86,149 | 60,131 | 32,750 |
| Average Loan (US$) | 557 | 365 | 588 |
| Percentage of Female Clients | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Note: N/A means we don't currently have numbers for that year in that category.