- Uasin Gishu trained traders, Jua Kali artisans and county officials on financial literacy and business formalisation.
- The programme focused on digital record keeping, credit readiness, tax compliance and cooperative formation to improve access to finance and government opportunities.
- The initiative, supported by SNV, ASSEK and the European Union, aims to strengthen SMEs, create sustainable businesses and boost the county’s economy.
The Uasin Gishu County Department of Trade, Investment, Industrialization and Tourism hosted a capacity-building and business training initiative for local traders, the Jua Kali sector and county officials.
Deputy Director Amos Kimaiyo led the event on behalf of the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade. He welcomed participants and partner delegates, commending their commitment to economic empowerment.
Kimaiyo said real progress depends on traders putting acquired knowledge into practice. He noted that applying the training would drive business growth, improve market management and boost countywide economic development.
The initiative was organised in partnership with the Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV), through the Investing in Young Businesses in Africa (IYBA) SEED programme, alongside the Association of Startup and SMEs Enablers of Kenya (ASSEK).
ALSO READ:
Nairobi set to host East Africa’s largest livestock exposition in September
The training focused on closing the long-standing gap between the informal and formal economies in the county. Targeting the Jua Kali sector, a key source of local employment, the programme covered financial literacy, digital record-keeping, credit readiness and business formalisation.
Artisans and traders learned to separate personal expenses from enterprise funds, navigate tax compliance, and organise into cooperatives to access formal financial institutions, government fund allocations and public procurement opportunities.
The training also brought in county revenue and market superintendents, fostering collaboration aimed at fairer market regulation, better sanitation standards and stronger trust between public officials and small business owners.
By Benedict Aoya
Get more stories from our website: Sacco Review.
For comments and clarifications, write to: Saccoreview@
Kindly follow us via our social media pages on Facebook: Sacco Review Newspaper for timely updates
Stay ahead of the pack! Grab the latest Sacco Review newspaper!
