This article explains How to Register or Join Hustler Fund in Kenya. The Government established the Financial Inclusion Fund popularly referred to as Hustler Fund to help cushion and mitigate financial shocks for this informal sector which accounts for more than 80% of the workforce and contributes over 33% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The core objective of The Hustler Fund is to offer holistic financial solutions targeting people at the bottom of the pyramid. The main pillars within the financial inclusion fund are:
- Affordable credit
- Competitive savings & Pensions products
- Comprehensive insurance solutions
- Access to affordable housing
- Market linkages
- Financial Literacy
How to Register or Join Hustler Fund in Kenya
Here are the steps to join or register a new Hustler Fund Account. The process takes less than two minutes and can be completed from any mobile phone.
- Dail the Hustler Fund USSD Code *254#
- Enter option 1 and click the Send button to Register
- Enter option 1 to Accept the terms and conditions
- Click on the Send button
- Enter your pin (Mpesa, Tkash, or Airtel Money)
You will then receive an SMS notification on your registration status. If your registration was successful, Hustler Fund will send you a follow-up message with your loan limit. However, if you do not qualify for an account, you’ll also get a notification on “unsuccessful registration.”