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Makueni equips three youth groups to grow businesses Groups receive equipment to boost income generating activities County urges more youth to join community groups Three community groups in Mtito Andei have received business equipment from the Makueni County Government to support income-generating activities and strengthen small enterprises. The groups received the equipment under the Department…
Women entrepreneurs in three counties are set to gain digital skills to grow their businesses. The training model could reach thousands more women through community based trainers. An online marketplace will help participants market products and reach customers beyond their local areas. Women running small businesses in Nairobi, Nyandarua and Tana River counties are set…
Nakuru hosts the seventh MSMEs Connect edition. Entrepreneurs and financiers will explore new opportunities. A permanent Nakuru chapter will also be launched. The Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development and the Nakuru County Government will host the seventh edition of MSMEs Connect on September 4, 2026, launching the forum’s Nakuru County chapter for entrepreneurs and…
WEF wants more government funding as demand for women’s SME loans rises. Ksh 41.2 million was disbursed to 200 women’s groups in Kilifi. WEF cut its maximum loan limit from Sh1 million to Ksh750,000 due to rising demand. Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) is pushing for a bigger government allocation after seeing a sharp rise in…
Kenyan fashion SMEs have been urged to partner with Chinese firms to access global markets, technology and new business opportunities. Nearly 120 companies, including about 100 Chinese and 20 Kenyan firms, participated in the East Africa (Kenya) Fashion Life Show. Buyer supplier matchmaking sessions connected Kenyan businesses with Chinese manufacturers, distributors and investors to promote…
MSME Alliance has opposed KRA’s proposed increase in the consolidated cargo customs benchmark from Ksh2.5 million to Ksh3.2 million. The alliance says the 28 per cent increase would raise import costs, squeeze working capital and threaten the survival of small businesses. It wants KRA to retain the Ksh2.5 million benchmark and consult traders before making…
MSEA and KBA are training women and youth entrepreneurs on financial literacy and business management. The programme aims to improve MSMEs’ access to affordable finance, markets and business information. Thirty MSMEs will receive mentorship through the Equity Bank Foundation, with the programme set to expand nationwide. Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has strengthened its…
Twenty one Emgwen groups have received Sh2.8 million from Uwezo Fund to start and expand small businesses. The beneficiaries completed training in entrepreneurship, financial management, accountability and leadership. Emgwen MP Josses Lelmengit urged the groups to invest the funds responsibly and build sustainable enterprises. Twenty one community groups in Emgwen Constituency have received Ksh2.8 million…
Government plans to equip youth groups in Homa Bay with practical skills and resources to develop sustainable businesses. Nearly 600 youth groups will identify suitable enterprises, with proposals subject to verification before support is allocated. The programme will promote entrepreneurship, employment and youth empowerment while strengthening peace, security and unity in the county. Principal Secretary…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has urged traders to join Saccos to access affordable loans, government funds and business support. Arati said Saccos promote saving, financial discipline and easier access to programmes such as the Hustler Fund and NYOTA. The county also plans a youth savings fund to help talented young people grow their skills into…
