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KEPSA calls for market diversification to strengthen SMEs

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 202604 mins

KEPSA urged SMEs to diversify markets and supply chains to reduce risks from global disruptions. CEO Carole Kariuki encouraged businesses to embrace AI and digital tools to improve competitiveness. She called for stronger public and private sector collaboration to address finance, taxation and market access challenges. Kenya’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged…

Kenya must create jobs to secure long term economic stability

Sacco ReviewJuly 20, 2026010 mins

The recent fury over fuel prices was never only about oil. It was a seismic outburst from years of structural strain. Yes, geopolitics lit the match. War in the Middle East and threats to the Strait of Hormuz choked energy and trade, and for a net importer like Kenya the timing was brutal. But external…

Absa Bank partners with Google to empower 3,000 SMEs with digital and financial skills

Sacco ReviewJune 23, 202605 mins

Small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country are set to benefit from a new partnership between Absa Bank Kenya and the Google Hustle Academy, which will provide training and financial support over the next 12 months. The initiative, unveiled in a joint statement, aims to equip entrepreneurs with digital expertise, financial literacy, growth strategies,…

SMEs show strong optimism as mobile money drives growth and digital confidence- Mastercard study

Sacco ReviewJune 19, 202605 mins

Kenya’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are entering the year ahead with renewed optimism in mobile money and digital payments. A new Mastercard SME Confidence Index reveals that 66 percent of SMEs are confident about their business outlook, while 70 percent expect revenue growth over the next 12 months. The survey credits Kenya’s deep digital…

SMEs urged to rethink East Africa expansion strategies, cut middlemen reliance

Sacco ReviewJune 5, 202604 mins

Small and Medium‑sized Enterprises (SMEs) eyeing growth beyond Kenya have been cautioned against treating the wider East African region as a single, uniform market. Trade experts say such blanket expansion strategies risk undermining business prospects, urging firms instead to adopt deliberate, country‑specific approaches. Speaking during the NCBA Trade Commissioners Forum in Nairobi, Regional trade advisor…

Fortune Sacco rolls out member engagement drive at Nairobi branch

Sacco ReviewMay 26, 202603 mins

Fortune DT Sacco has launched an on‑ground member engagement and business activation campaign at its Nairobi Branch, targeting small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) and existing members with tailored financial solutions. The initiative focuses on strengthening relationships through financial awareness sessions, deposit mobilisation, merchant account activation, and new member onboarding. Officials said the campaign is designed…

Entrepreneurs urged to embrace innovation and partnerships to unlock Kenya’s SME potential

Sacco ReviewMay 16, 202605 mins

Entrepreneurs across Kenya are being pressed to embrace innovation, forge partnerships, and rethink business models as the key to unlocking the full potential of the country’s small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs), a sector that remains central to job creation and economic growth despite mounting financial pressures. Industry stakeholders warn that without adaptation, many SMEs risk…

Government unveils policy brief to strengthen SME role in circular agri‑food economy

Sacco ReviewMay 3, 2026May 4, 202604 mins

The government has rolled out a new policy brief aimed at positioning small‑ and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) at the center of Kenya’s transition toward a circular economy in the agri‑food sector. The document, dubbed “Strengthening policy frameworks to empower agri-food SMEs towards a circular economy in Kenya”, developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock…

KCB unveils mortgage solution to unlock home ownership for Kenya’s informal sector

Sacco ReviewMay 1, 202604 mins

KCB Bank has launched a groundbreaking mortgage product targeting Kenya’s informal workforce, a move expected to expand access to affordable housing and reshape the country’s mortgage landscape. The new facility, offered at a single‑digit interest rate, is tailored for SMEs, artisans, boda boda operators, gig economy players, and digital content creators whose income streams are…

KNCCI urges targeted support as rising fuel costs hit transport, SMEs and export sectors

Sacco ReviewApril 20, 202604 mins

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has sounded the alarm over escalating fuel and logistics costs, warning that the burden is already weighing heavily on transport operators, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and export sectors. In a statement, the chamber noted that the latest surge in fuel-related expenses is driving up food…