- KJET has opened applications for MSME clusters under cohorts 3 and 4, with submissions closing on 21 August 2026.
- Eligible cooperatives, associations and cluster based entities in 10 priority value chains will receive business development support, with some qualifying for co investment funding.
- The World Bank funded programme aims to boost MSME productivity, private sector investment, market access and job creation under the Bottom up Economic Transformation Agenda.
The Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) project has opened a fresh call for applications targeting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) clusters, with cooperatives, associations and other cluster based entities invited to apply for support before the deadline on August 21.
The call, issued by the Ministry of Co operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development through its State Department for MSMEs Development, together with the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), targets organisations under cohorts 3 and 4 of the programme.
KJET is a five-year Government of Kenya project running from 2024 to 2029, funded by the World Bank. Its development objective is to increase private sector investment, access to markets and sustainable finance.
The project also aims to enhance the productivity of MSME clusters, thereby facilitating job creation and improvement in line with the Government’s Bottom up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Applications are being sought under Component 2 of the project, which focuses on enhancing cluster competitiveness. Eligible organisations operating within priority value chains will benefit from tailored Business Development Services (BDS) training.
Some beneficiaries will also receive co-investment support to acquire productive assets that strengthen their operations and expand their market reach.
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To qualify, applicants must be a registered cooperative, association or cluster based entity. They must also operate within one of ten priority value chains, namely edible oils, textiles, construction materials, dairy, leather, tea, coffee, rice, the blue economy and minerals.
While exceptional MSME clusters outside these sectors may still be considered on a case by case basis, depending on strategic alignment and potential for impact, priority will be given to clusters within the listed value chains.
Additional eligibility requirements include having been in operation for more than two years, being actively engaged in value addition and having products currently available in the market.
Interested organisations can apply by visiting https://kjet.msea.go.ke/ or by scanning the QR code provided on the official call for applications notice.
The programme has clarified that submission of an application does not guarantee selection. All applications will undergo a rigorous review and verification process to confirm eligibility and operational capacity, with only genuine, operational clusters aligned with the project’s objectives considered for support.
By Benedict Aoya
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