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Members of the Dadaab Biashara Huduma Centre Transition and Institutionalization Committee during their inaugural meeting in Garissa./ courtesy

Garissa unveils Dadaab Biashara Huduma Centre committee

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Garissa moves to strengthen business support services in Dadaab Stakeholders discuss sustaining enterprise services as partner funding winds down A new committee will guide the transition of the business support centre Garissa County Governor Nathif Jama Adam is set to unveil the Dadaab Biashara Huduma Centre and its Transition Committee, a major step in the…

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County Executive for Business Hustler Opportunities Dr. Anastasia Nyalita.- PHOTO| courtesy

Nairobi partners with KNCCI to ease cost of doing business

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Nairobi partners with the private sector to improve the business environment Reforms target licensing, compliance and access to markets and finance New digital platform seeks to make trade fair participation easier for businesses The Nairobi City County Government has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to reduce the cost of…

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(From left) KIE Managing Director Nelson Kwamini, MSME Development PS Susan Auma Mang'eni, and Sidian Bank CEO John Okulo hold up signed documents following the execution of a strategic MoU. PHOTO| Sidian Bank Facebook page

KIE, Sidian Bank sign MoU to widen MSMEs finance access

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Partnership creates a pathway for businesses moving beyond KIE support MSMEs to gain access to financing and business development support Focus targets growth in manufacturing and value addition enterprises Kenya Industrial Estates and Sidian Bank have signed a deal widening commercial finance access for manufacturing and value addition firms in Kenya. The Memorandum of Understanding…

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KEPSA seeks four circular economy trainers for MSMEs

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KEPSA is seeking trainers to support circular economy skills among MSMEs The programme will cover waste value chains across several counties Applicants will need practical training and circular economy experience The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has issued a call for applications for four qualified Circular Economy Trainers to support MSMEs, communities and informal-sector actors…

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Stars Beatrice Chebet (center) and Faith Kipyegon (right) celebrate holding the national flag, alongside 800m runner Lilian Odira (left) PHOTO| courtesy

Nairobi’s 2029 Athletics Championships to boost MSMEs

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Nairobi’s 2029 athletics event is expected to create new business opportunities MSMEs are being urged to prepare for increased demand The championships could open doors for tourism and job creation Kenya is set to benefit from increased business and employment opportunities after Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, Cooperatives and MSMEs…

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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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Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o (4th from left) and partners hold the signed policy documents during the launch of the county’s new economic policies. PHOTO| Fredrick Odiero

Nyong’o unveils three policies to boost Kisumu economy

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Kisumu has unveiled new measures to support local businesses. The policies target traders, MSMEs and cooperatives. Officials now face the task of turning the plans into action. Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has unveiled three transformative policies aimed at empowering informal traders, scaling up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and modernising the local economy…

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PS State Department For Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mang'eni handing over salon equipment to residents of Bonchari Constituency. PHOTO| courtesy

MSEA hands 92 Bonchari groups machinery to boost trade

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MSEA has given machinery to 92 Bonchari groups. The equipment will support value addition, jobs and enterprise growth. Ksh155.3 million has reached 6,212 Kisii youth through NYOTA. Ninety-two groups and associations registered with the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, have received common-user machinery to enhance productivity, promote value addition…

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KRA in consultation with cargo consolidators on the implementation of President William Ruto’s directive on consolidated cargo. PHOTO| Courtesy

KRA engages cargo consolidators on President Ruto directive

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KRA has begun consultations on consolidated cargo rules. A technical team will oversee implementation of the directive. KRA will train cargo consolidators and small traders on tax compliance. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stepped up consultations with cargo consolidators on the implementation of President William Ruto’s directive on consolidated cargo and measures to support…

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