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Makueni County’s innovative digitization of the Makueni County Empowerment Fund (MCEF) has won national praise at the ongoing Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, officially opened on Wednesday by President William Ruto.
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The revamped platform, developed in partnership with Safaricom, was highlighted as a model for leveraging technology to close socio-economic gaps — a key theme of this year’s conference.
Through the digital upgrade, access to startup capital for social enterprises and community groups will be faster, more transparent, and easier to track. County officials say the streamlined process will ensure timely and equitable support to beneficiaries across Makueni.
The upgraded MCEF system is set for full rollout next month, with expectations that more residents will benefit from improved efficiency, reduced bureaucracy, and enhanced accountability.
Leaders at the conference hailed the initiative as a blueprint for other counties, underscoring the role of technology in strengthening devolution and empowering communities at the grassroots.
