Topic: SMEs
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...
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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...
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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....
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Equity Bank urges SMEs, HNIs to seek partnerships in their expansion plans
Apr 21, 2025 at 07:55 PM
Equity Bank has called on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya to partner with the bank as they formulate plans to scale their businesses....
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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Africa Hair Market unveils Sh2,300 shelf-based exhibition for startups and SMEs
Feb 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Africa Is A Planet has collaborated with the Global Exhibitions Inc. to host the Africa Hair Market exhibition, which is slated for Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Sarit Expo Centre....
68 per cent of SMEs in Kenya plan to expand digital payments - Visa report
Feb 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Kenyan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly embracing digital payment technologies, recognising their crucial role in driving business growth, according to a ...
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....
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....
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NCBA inspires 100 SME customers with market exposure trip to China - PHOTOS
Oct 12, 2024 at 06:30 PM
China is world renowned for being one of the most dynamic destinations for those seeking vast business opportunities, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operators i...
Equity Bank challenges SMEs in Kenya to dare, venture into other markets abroad
Oct 07, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Take risks and venture into other countries in the region to be able to expand your businesses....
ELIZABETH WASUNNA: The power of partnerships in elevating women-owned SMEs in Africa
Sep 16, 2024 at 03:01 PM
It is often said that ‘if you want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go together’. It is also argued that no economy can achieve its full potential without the pa...
AU calls for MSME innovation in Continental Free Trade Area opportunities
Sep 12, 2024 at 11:28 AM
The African Union (AU) has challenged African startups and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to seize the vast opportunities presented by the African Continental F...
'Linda Biz': ABSA, Old Mutual partner to launch innovative insurance product for SMEs
Jul 17, 2024 at 11:49 PM
Absa Bank Kenya has teamed up with Old Mutual Kenya to launch Linda Biz, a comprehensive and affordable insurance product tailored to the unique needs of Small and Medium Enterpris...
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Stanbic Bank Kenya unveils SME growth strategy at Changamka Festival
Jul 05, 2024 at 12:19 PM
At the vibrant Changamka Shopping Festival, an event celebrating Kenya's manufacturing milestones, Stanbic Bank Kenya has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the g...
NCBA net profit grows to Sh5.3 billion in Q1 2024 as credit losses drop significantly
May 22, 2024 at 09:39 PM
NCBA Group PLC has reported a robust profit after tax of Sh5.3 billion for the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a 5 per cent increase from the Sh5.1 billion achieved during the sa...
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....
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