SME WATCH ; 26TH JANUARY 2024

Local MSMEs primed for Sh23b World Bank funding 

THE STANDARD

Green loans and digital market linkage structures are some of the benefits micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) stand to gain from a Sh23 billion ($143.7 million) World Bank-funded project. 

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MSMEs set for bumper financing on the sh 8b Keninvest plan

THE STANDARD

Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) targets to spend Sh120 million over the next five years to facilitate the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

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How SMEs in Kenya can navigate tough times, become future-ready 

BUSINESS DAILY

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are an important pillar of Kenya’s economy, creating millions of jobs and driving innovation in key sectors of the economy. Apart from propelling economic growth and development, SMEs also underpin the social transformation of communities through livelihood opportunities and poverty reduction. 

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New boost for the women-led businesses' financial resilience 

THE STANDARD

New Faces New Voices (NFNV) Kenya, a network organisation under the Graça Machel Trust (GMT), has partnered with Kayana (space for female entrepreneurs) to create a client-centric, innovative approach to help women-led businesses develop financial resilience. 

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