Topic: SME
Kenya slated to conduct MSMEs census
Aug 08, 2025 at 01:54 PM
Kenya will carry out a new national census of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help the government better support the sector, Cooperatives and MSME Development CS Wyc...
Consolidated Bank posts Sh21.6 million profit in H1 2025 after years of losses
Aug 07, 2025 at 07:30 PM
Consolidated Bank has achieved a financial comeback with a net profit of Sh21.6 million for the six months ending 30 June 2025, reversing years of losses and signalling recovery un...
Over 150 SMEs in Greater Western Region join Kisumu's Grow with Safaricom forum
Jul 30, 2025 at 09:23 PM
More than 150 businesses from Kenya’s Greater Western region convened at Kisumu’s Mamboleo Stadium for the 10th edition of the Grow with Safaricom Business Forum, a platform ai...
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10 things I wish someone taught me about starting a business in Kenya
Jun 27, 2025 at 04:15 AM
If you have ever boarded a matatu with a bag full of dresses, heels, and undergarments hoping to close a sale or waited weeks on end for a client to finish paying off a Sh1,000 dre...
NCBA Bank 99th branch in Kawangware, eyes SMEs with tailored financial services
Jun 20, 2025 at 08:37 PM
NCBA Bank has officially unveiled its 99th branch in Kenya, and in effect strategically planted its flag in Kawangware, a densely populated and economically vibrant area in Nairobi...
Hustler Fund's reply to Auditor General's key concerns over Sh8 billion allocation
Jun 20, 2025 at 03:47 PM
The Hustler Fund management has come out to clarify concerns over Sh8 billion that was flagged by the Auditor General as unaccounted for in the financial year ending June 2023, ass...
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EADB signs historic Sh5.2 billion deal for SMEs and infrastructure development
Jun 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has entered into its largest financing agreement to date with the OPEC Fund for International Development, securing Sh5.2 billion to advanc...
NCBA forum explores SME challenges, financial opportunities in Migori County
Jun 03, 2025 at 07:02 PM
Over 100 small and medium business owners gathered in Migori during a dinner organised by NCBA Bank to explore financial solutions and discuss economic opportunities in the region....
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NCBA and Strathmore certify 38 SME owners under Sh3 billion training drive
May 20, 2025 at 07:00 AM
Thirty-eight business owners have completed a six-month training programme run by NCBA Bank and Strathmore Business School, as part of a wider strategy to strengthen small and medi...
Sh245.26 billion pending bills a threat to delivery of Govt services - Auditor General
May 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A backlog of unpaid government bills amounting to Sh245.26 billion is now threatening the delivery of essential services and placing enormous pressure on small businesses and suppl...
KEPSA champions reforms in Finance Bill 2025 to spur investment and growth
Apr 28, 2025 at 06:46 PM
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has launched an assertive campaign to influence the Finance Bill 2025, pushing for reforms aimed at enhancing industrial resilience, refin...
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CECILIA MAKAU: Bancassurance is driving insurance uptake among SMEs
Apr 24, 2025 at 05:54 PM
Kenyan banks have in recent years ramped up their insurance product offerings as the country pushes to lift uptake beyond 2.3 per cent....
20X Entrepreneur boosts Meru’s Jua Kali sector with training, job opportunities
Mar 10, 2025 at 05:27 PM
Meru County’s informal sector has received a significant boost with the arrival of 20X Entrepreneur’s transformative initiative, Chanuka, Jipange na Opportunities, aimed at bri...
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SBM Bank unveils SME business hubs within Nairobi to spur entrepreneurship
Mar 10, 2025 at 05:26 PM
SME owners in Nairobi now have access to new business hubs launched by SBM Bank Kenya, a move designed to provide both financial and advisory support....
NSE CEO challenges family businesses to go public to prosper and outlive founders
Feb 05, 2025 at 05:38 PM
As the landscape of Kenya’s business world continues to evolve, family-owned enterprises are facing a critical decision: adapt or risk losing relevance....
I&M Bank also reduces its lending rates
Dec 02, 2024 at 10:11 AM
I&M Bank has announced a 0.75 per cent reduction in its interest rates, following the Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) recent decision to lower the Central Bank Rate (CBR)....
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Absa Bank Kenya expands its reach in satellite towns with new Kamakis branch
Nov 20, 2024 at 04:04 PM
Residents of Kamakis and its environs have received a major boost as Absa Bank Kenya officially opened a new branch in the area....
Equity unveils Joska branch, expanding its footprint to 212 locations nationwide
Nov 20, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Equity Bank has inaugurated its latest branch in Joska, located along Kangundo Road in Machakos County but within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, extending its national branch netwo...
Changamka Festival ends, showcasing Kenyan manufacturing brilliance
Nov 11, 2024 at 02:26 PM
The 7th Edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival wrapped up on Saturday at Nairobi's Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), leaving an undeniable mark on Kenya’...
KNCCI picks Ahmed Farah as new CEO
Nov 04, 2024 at 08:27 PM
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has appointed Ahmed Farah as its new Chief Executive Officer....
