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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…

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…

WEF seeks more funding for women’s SME loans

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 2026August 18, 202607 mins

WEF wants more government funding as demand for women’s SME loans rises. Ksh 41.2 million was disbursed to 200 women’s groups in Kilifi. WEF cut its maximum loan limit from Sh1 million to Ksh750,000 due to rising demand. Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) is pushing for a bigger government allocation after seeing a sharp rise in…

Uasin Gishu MSMEs get boost in access to finance

Sacco ReviewAugust 14, 202606 mins

MSEA and KBA are training women and youth entrepreneurs on financial literacy and business management. The programme aims to improve MSMEs’ access to affordable finance, markets and business information. Thirty MSMEs will receive mentorship through the Equity Bank Foundation, with the programme set to expand nationwide. Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has strengthened its…

WiFAI Global Awards 2026 opens for women in agribusiness

Sacco ReviewAugust 4, 202603 mins

WiFAI Global Awards 2026 is accepting nominations for women in food and agribusiness until August 30. Winners will be honoured in London on October 29 across 20 award categories. The awards recognise leadership, innovation and impact in the food and agribusiness sector. Women in food and agribusiness can now enter the WiFAI Global Awards 2026,…

KRA launches free tax education for women entrepreneurs

Sacco ReviewAugust 3, 202605 mins

KRA launches free tax education for women entrepreneurs, chamas and community groups to boost tax compliance and financial management. Training will cover tax registration, filing returns, record keeping and statutory obligations for women led enterprises. Authority reminds chamas and non profits to meet tax obligations, noting that income from commercial activities may be taxable. Thousands…

MSEA, Joyful Women Organization to train 1,200 women groups in Uasin Gishu

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202604 mins

MSEA and JOYWO will train 1,200 women groups in Uasin Gishu from August 3 to 7. The programme will equip women with business, financial and enterprise management skills. MSEA will also support business registration and link participants to financing opportunities. The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Uasin Gishu Regional Office has partnered with the…

Rising Middle-East tensions pile pressure on Kenyan women-led businesses

Sacco ReviewMarch 21, 202607 mins

Kenyan women entrepreneurs are grappling with mounting economic pressure linked to the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict, with industry players warning that escalating production costs could soon be passed on to consumers. Businesses that depend on imports of raw materials and finished goods from the Middle East and other affected regions are bearing the brunt, as shipping,…