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Principal Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Susan Mang’eni Speaking During The Meeting

Kenya eyes credit overhaul to unlock Sh4 trillion for MSMEs

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Government is pushing for changes to credit assessment to widen financing opportunities for small businesses. Women-led enterprises continue to receive a smaller share of outstanding MSME credit despite strong borrower representation. A proposed partnership seeks to mobilise more capital and expand alternative lending models. Kenya is seeking to overhaul its credit assessment system to widen…

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Principal Secretary For MSMEs Susan Mang'eni speaks during the event at Uhuru Gardens Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy

Uwezo Fund entrepreneurs take centre stage at Africa summit

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Uwezo Fund beneficiaries are drawing attention at a major continental business gathering. Women, youth and entrepreneurs with disabilities are pushing for greater access to business growth opportunities. Fresh calls are emerging for stronger links between small businesses and long-term financing. Women, youth and persons with disabilities benefiting from the Uwezo Fund have emerged as a…

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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

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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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PS for MSMEs Susan Mang’eni and Head of Regional Office for Eastern Africa at the European Investment Bank (EIB), Edward Claessen, after talks on expanding affordable credit access for Kenyan MSMEs. PHOTO| Courtesy

EIB, MSEA explore affordable credit access for Kenyan MSMEs

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Government explores new ways to improve MSME financing Talks focus on making credit more affordable for businesses Stakeholders seek financing options that support business growth Kenyan Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) could gain greater access to affordable credit following talks between the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) and the European Investment Bank (EIB)…

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Patrick Kilemi (left), Principal Secretary, State Department for Cooperatives, with Alfred Orora (right), Managing Partner, Pristine Consulting House Ltd, during a meeting on expanding MSME credit access through Saccos. PHOTO| courtesy

Saccos to adopt AI loan system to boost MSME credit access

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Saccos are exploring technology to widen MSME credit access A new approach could change how small businesses qualify for loans Government and private sector players are looking at smarter lending models Kenya’s State Department for Cooperatives is exploring new tech and lending models to help Saccos boost MSME credit access. PS Patrick Kilemi held talks…

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PS State Department For MSMEs Development Susan Mang'eni speaking during a meeting with stakeholders PHOTO| Courtesy

Stakeholders push for reform of MSME financing ecosystem

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Stakeholders want financing solutions tailored to different MSME needs The forum examined ways to reduce lending risks and widen access to capital Recommendations will shape upcoming discussions on MSME financing and growth Stakeholders have called for a re-engineering of Kenya’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing ecosystem to increase access to capital, reduce investment…

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