Principal Secretary for MSMEs Susan Mang’eni (left) speaks during the Bullish Africa Annual Summit 2026 in New York City. PHOTO| courtesy

MSME financing: Kenya seeks private capital for small firms

Kenya seeks private capital to help close the Ksh4 trillion MSME financing gap Government outlines credit guarantees and investment funds to unlock lending Digitalisation and market access form part of efforts to expand MSME opportunities Kenya is seeking to unlock more private-sector financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) amid a Ksh4 trillion financing…

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State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development PS Susan Mang’eni (far front) speaks during the 2026 High-Level Forum on Sustainable Procurement in New York. PHOTO| Courtesy

Kenya joins UN forum to boost MSME access to procurement

Kenya takes MSME procurement agenda to global forum Sustainable procurement talks highlight new market opportunities Government steps up efforts to widen access to public contracts Kenya has taken its push to expand opportunities for small businesses to the global stage, with State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Principal Secretary (PS) Susan Mang’eni…

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Cooperatives and MSME Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya (standing) talking during the launch of the National Organising Committee to coordinate Kenya’s participation in the forthcoming EAC MSME Trade Fair.-photo courtesy

Kenya picks 500 MSMEs, 100 NYOTA youth for Kigali fair

Kenya selects 500 MSMEs to showcase products at the upcoming Kigali trade fair NYOTA youth beneficiaries to get a chance to access regional markets and business networks Government considers doubling the size of Kenya’s delegation as preparations gather pace Kenya has selected 500 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), including at least 100 beneficiaries of…

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Tally Solutions Kenya head Julius Amara (left), ICPAK CPA Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda and Tally Solutions Africa head Ashutosh Mehrotra during the Tally MSME Honours 2026 awards ceremony at Movenpick hotel.- photo/ The Star

Accountants urged to help MSMEs strengthen financial management

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…

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