Topic: SMEs
Kenyan banks gear up for competition to disburse Sh50 billion Green Investment Fund
Apr 05, 2024 at 09:26 AM
Kenyan banks are anticipating a competitive race to become the distributors of a substantial Sh50 billion green investment fund....
Kenya unveils ambitious manufacturing agenda to drive industrial growth
Apr 04, 2024 at 01:59 PM
The Government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at significantly propelling the country's manufacturing sector....
Kua Ventures partners with Startup Savanna to spur SME growth in Kenya
Mar 25, 2024 at 02:12 PM
Kua Ventures, a faith-driven impact investor based in Nairobi, has partnered with Startup Savanna, a promoter of innovative entrepreneurship in Kenya, to support growth of SMEs....
France grants Kenya Sh384 million to spur food security, public finance growth
Jan 23, 2024 at 11:36 AM
A burgeoning partnership between Kenya and France blossoms as the French Development Agency (AFD) commits €2.2 million (Sh383.7 million) to cultivate robust growth in both agricu...
NCBA and CFAO Motors partner to drive affordable vehicle ownership with up to 100 per cent financing
Dec 06, 2023 at 01:38 PM
NCBA and CFAO Motors Kenya have announced a groundbreaking partnership that promises to revolutionize the accessibility of new and pre-owned vehicles for consumers....
Kenya injects Sh1.3 billion to propel local SMEs to achieve global competitiveness
Dec 05, 2023 at 03:21 PM
Kenya has embarked on a transformative initiative by channelling Sh1.3 billion in World Bank-backed grants to bolster 150 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the natio...
SasaPay unveils innovative cash-back transaction model to empower SMEs
Dec 01, 2023 at 11:17 AM
In a strategic move to alleviate financial burdens for businesses, SasaPay, the online payment platform, has introduced a revolutionary solution, refunding fees incurred during tra...
Absa Bank announces new Sh100 billion pledge to spur growth of Kenyan MSMEs
Oct 18, 2023 at 02:12 PM
Absa Bank Kenya has pledged Sh100 billion in a bid to foster the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across various value chains for the next three years....
KCB and SIDA join forces to insure Sh1 billion loans for small businesses
Aug 14, 2023 at 11:11 AM
KCB Bank Kenya has joined hands with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) in a groundbreaking agreement, aimed at providing a boost to small businesses i...
NCBA opens new branch in Eastleigh
Aug 10, 2023 at 08:00 PM
NCBA, a leading financial institution, has announced a significant expansion milestone with the inauguration of its latest branch in the bustling Eastleigh neighbourhood....
Bamburi Cement, IFC roll out program to support women SMEs to access tenders
Jul 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Bamburi Cement has partnered with International Finance Corporation (IFC) in an initiative that is aimed at training women who own businesses to better take part in procurement....
Mobi Tap: Absa and Visa unveil new card-to-mobile payment solution eyeing SMEs
Jun 26, 2023 at 03:28 PM
Absa Bank Kenya has joined forces with global digital payment leader VISA to unveil a revolutionary payment solution called Absa Mobi Tap....
KCB, NBK join forces with Britam to offer affordable health insurance for SMEs
Jun 06, 2023 at 02:11 PM
In an effort to provide accessible and affordable health insurance solutions to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya, KCB and the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) have join...
Chief Justice Martha Koome roots for Ruto's bottom-up economic model
Mar 02, 2023 at 02:38 PM
Chief Justice Martha Koome endorsed President William Ruto’s bottom-up economic mode....
Glovo signs MOU with Johnson Sakaja’s Nairobi County to empower, grow SMEs
Feb 03, 2023 at 12:23 AM
Glovo recently launched Glovo Local, a toolkit to assist small and medium restaurants and retail stores to digitize their business while enhancing their presence on online channels...
William Ruto fulfills election pledge as he launches much-anticipated Hustler Fund
Nov 30, 2022 at 04:40 PM
President William Ruto has officially launched the much-anticipated election promise, the Hustler Fund....
Sendy, Meta collaborate to offer digital skills training to SMEs in Kenya, Nigeria
Sep 26, 2022 at 10:06 PM
Sendy has announced a partnership with Meta, through the Innovation Growth Hub (IGHub), in a move that will offer free training for SMEs on how to grow their business....
Stanbic Holdings records Sh7.2 billion in profit on back of COVID-19 interventions
Mar 04, 2022 at 03:06 PM
Stanbic Holdings announced a profit of Sh7.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021....
Govt partners with KEPSA to train youth on online business in Nyanza
Dec 17, 2021 at 10:56 AM
The program is under the observance of the ministry of ICT and it aims at equipping business stakeholders and youth with skills on online business, hence promoting the digital sect...
Raila dismisses doubters of his Sh6,000 for jobless youth and social welfare plan
Oct 13, 2021 at 11:12 PM
ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga has dismissed claims by lawmakers allied to Deputy President William Ruto that the Kenyan government cannot sustain paying jobless youths....