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Accountants urged to help MSMEs strengthen financial management

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202608 mins

Accountants urged to help MSMEs improve financial management Better records can help businesses unlock credit and growth Tally MSME Honours celebrate resilient and innovative enterprises Professional accountants have been challenged to take a more active role in helping small businesses improve their financial management, access financing and build enterprises that can withstand the challenges of…

Why global reputation alone doesn’t win African tenders

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 2026010 mins

Global reputation alone may not be enough to win African tenders if a company lacks local credibility and market understanding. Companies that engage policymakers, regulators and industry forums early can build the visibility and trust needed when major opportunities arise. Sharon Cheramboss argues that sustainable growth is built years before a tender through consistent local…

Zoho partners with KNCCI to boost digital transformation for Kenyan SMEs

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 202606 mins

Zoho has partnered with KNCCI to help Kenyan SMEs adopt digital tools, offering eligible members Ksh65,000 in software credits, training and onboarding support to boost productivity and business growth. The technology firm reported 55 per cent revenue growth in Kenya, citing rising demand for AI enabled business solutions and increased adoption across the IT, financial…

Nyeri County plans SACCO for boda boda riders

Sacco ReviewJuly 18, 202603 mins

Nyeri County plans to establish a countywide SACCO for boda boda riders through a phased rollout from ward to county level. The SACCO aims to expand access to affordable financial services, promote savings, and support the growth of riders’ businesses. Nyeri County plans to establish a county-level Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisation (SACCO) for boda…

Government expands affordable credit access to boost MSME growth, create jobs

Sacco ReviewJuly 1, 202603 mins

The government is intensifying efforts to unlock financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by widening access to affordable credit and introducing tailored financial products for different categories of entrepreneurs. Speaking at the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) Customer Networking Forum in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for MSME Development Susan Mang’eni emphasized that bridging the financing…

Women hail Equity’s Fanikisha Programme for enhancing business growth, financial inclusion

Sacco ReviewMarch 9, 2026March 10, 202605 mins

Women have hailed Equity Bank’s Fanikisha programme for transforming their financial fortunes, saying the initiative has helped them overcome barriers such as limited access to credit and lack of tailored financial products. Beneficiaries said the programme has enabled them to grow businesses, create jobs, and improve their living standards through access to affordable financing and…

Stakeholders urge Govt to invest and support MSMEs to unlock business growth

Sacco ReviewDecember 5, 202508 mins

Stakeholders in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and industry have called on the Governments and other development partners to invest more in the business sector in order to unlock the next phase of business growth in Kenya. Speaking during the launch of the inaugural three-day Business Ecosystems Summit (BES) 2025 in Kisumu on…