Business Support Services And Growth Of Youth Owned Enterprises Benefiting From Uwezo Fund In Kitui County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Business growth as a result of business support services like entrepreneurial skills and financial services has been lauded by many studies as an engine which taps well the practical and creative business approaches affecting youth owned enterprises. In an effort to reduce high levels of poverty and unemployment amongst the youth, the Government of Kenya has since independence established many affirmative action funds such as Youth Enterprise Development Fund and Uwezo Fund to accelerate enterprise growth. However, youth owned enterprises are still facing many challenges including ac…