Gideon Kipyakwai, Chief Executive Officer of CRB-Photo|File
Women entrepreneurs still locked out of credit despite growing role in local economy
Women‑owned enterprises continue to face significant barriers in accessing business financing despite their expanding role in Kenya’s economy, new data shows. Figures released by Metropol Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) reveal that female‑led businesses account for just 27 per cent of outstanding MSME credit value, compared to 73 per cent for male‑owned firms. This means that…
