Henry Tanui has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Inclusion Fund, commonly known as the Hustler Fund, as announced by the Board on Wednesday. Tanui succeeds Elizabeth Nkukuu, the Fund's inaugural CEO, who has led the initiative since its inception in 2022.
Tanui brings with him 24 years of extensive experience in various sectors, including risk management, MSME lending, business lending, personal lending, mortgages, and international trade finance.
His appointment is seen as a strategic move to guide the Fund through its next phase of development.
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, expressed confidence in Tanui's leadership.