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MSEA, TechnoServe boost women entrepreneurs in Murang’a

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 202603 mins

Women with disabilities gain new business support in Murang’a. Forum connects entrepreneurs to markets, finance and mentorship. MSEA and TechnoServe push for more inclusive entrepreneurship. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Murang’a County Office has partnered with TechnoServe to host an engagement forum promoting inclusive entrepreneurship for women living with disabilities. The forum brought…

Barasa hands Matungu SMEs Ksh5 million in grassroots grants

Sacco ReviewSeptember 4, 202603 mins

Matungu SMEs receive Ksh5 million in grants. 100 groups to benefit across five wards. Women, youth and vulnerable groups among beneficiaries. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Matungu Sub-County are set for a boost after Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa handed out Ksh5 million in grants to support grassroots businesses and income-generating activities. Issued on Thursday,…

SMEs urged to adopt green energy to cut operating costs

Sacco ReviewSeptember 1, 202604 mins

Machakos SMEs are being urged to switch to renewable energy to cut costs. Solar power could help businesses manage rising electricity expenses. Stakeholders say green energy can boost productivity and job creation. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to adopt green energy solutions as a way of reducing operating costs, improving productivity and…

Mwala ESP market 60pc complete, set for September

Sacco ReviewAugust 31, 2026September 1, 202604 mins

Mwala’s Ksh76.2 million market is 60 per cent complete. The facility is expected to open by late September for 1,600 traders. Cold rooms and an ICT hub will support small businesses. Small-scale traders in Mwala, Machakos County, are set to benefit from improved trading facilities following progress on the construction of the Ksh76.2 million Mwala…

Ndagani traders get new market in Tharaka Nithi County

Sacco ReviewAugust 28, 202603 mins

Ndagani traders get a new market with space for 170 businesses. Traders ordered to leave roadside stalls for safety reasons. New facility includes a daycare centre for traders with young children. Small-scale traders in Ndagani, Tharaka Nithi County, are set to benefit from a newly constructed market as the county government moves to create a…

Kindiki: Africa’s fragmented standards are costing small businesses

Sacco ReviewAugust 27, 202604 mins

Kindiki warns fragmented standards are making it harder for African businesses to trade across borders. Small and medium enterprises are bearing the cost of repeated testing and certification. Kenya backs ARSO efforts to achieve one standard, one test and one certificate across Africa. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on African countries to harmonise product…

Traders plan August 28 shutdown over rising costs

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202605 mins

Traders plan nationwide shutdown over rising business costs Higher customs values spark fresh concerns among importers SMEs demand predictable taxes and fairer business conditions Kenya’s small traders are stepping up their fight against rising taxes and import costs, with traders planning a nationwide business shutdown and demonstrations on August 28 under the banner “Businesses Under…

Makueni equips 3 youth groups to boost SMEs and incomes

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202603 mins

Makueni equips three youth groups to grow businesses Groups receive equipment to boost income generating activities County urges more youth to join community groups Three community groups in Mtito Andei have received business equipment from the Makueni County Government to support income-generating activities and strengthen small enterprises. The groups received the equipment under the Department…

Digital training set to boost women SMEs in three counties

Sacco ReviewAugust 22, 202607 mins

Women entrepreneurs in three counties are set to gain digital skills to grow their businesses. The training model could reach thousands more women through community based trainers. An online marketplace will help participants market products and reach customers beyond their local areas. Women running small businesses in Nairobi, Nyandarua and Tana River counties are set…

Chesinendet ESP market nears completion, to boost SMEs

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202605 mins

Chesinendet modern market is nearing completion and expected to serve about 5,000 people More than 200 traders will get stalls with cold storage, ICT services and clean water facilities Women traders are set to benefit from safer trading spaces through the new market and Mama Shops initiative. The Chesinendet Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) modern market…