Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Kenyan SMEs lag in adopting integrated digital business management platforms. Visa survey exposes gaps in financial record-keeping among small businesses. Lenders could benefit from better access to SME transaction data. Just 19 per cent of Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs) run a platform that links their payments to wider business management, a new Visa…
SMEs are calling for changes to tax and credit policies to ease pressure on businesses. Business leaders warn that financial barriers are limiting enterprise growth and job creation. Government support programmes face calls for stronger measures to help small businesses expand. Heavy taxes and limited access to credit are holding back small businesses in Kenya,…
Kenyan SMEs are moving beyond AI adoption to focus on measurable business returns. AI is helping businesses cut costs, speed up operations and access specialised capabilities. SMEs that use AI effectively could gain an edge in productivity, competitiveness and growth. Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but the next…
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…
Government pending bills rose to Ksh 465.87 billion by March 2026, worsening cash flow challenges for SMEs supplying public institutions. Delayed payments are forcing many SMEs to rely on trade finance and short term borrowing to meet payroll, pay suppliers and sustain operations. Kenya’s rising government pending bills are pushing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…
