he Micro and Small Enterprises Authority Kakamega regional team played host to a high-level economic forum that brought together key government and industry stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for fostering sustainable economic growth in the region. The event, graced by the
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EMPOWERING MSMES FOR INCLUSIVE TRADE UNDER AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA (AFCFTA)
MSEA CEO Henry Rithaa and the management team hosted Trade Law Center (Tralac) Executive Director Trudi Hartzenberg to explore collaboration and partnership opportunities to enhance MSME participation in international trade. The team held discussions focused on building the capacity of MSMEs
Continue readingPARTNERSHIPS TOWARDS ENHANCING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
MSEA CEO Henry Rithaa and the management team hosted a delegation from ILO PROSPECTS led by Chief Technical Officer Caroline Njuki, Senior Specialist for Sustainable Enterprises, Productivity & Just Transition Jens Dyring, Informal Economy Specialist Annemaria Kiaga, and National Programme Coordinator
Continue readingMSEA AND GIZ EXPLORE NEW APPROACHES TO ENHANCING MSMEs ENTREPRENEURIAL CAPACITY
MSEA CEO Mr. Henry Rithaa and the Management team from the Business Development, Marketing, and Trade Department hosted a team from GIZ, led by Head of Component, GIZ Programme for Promotion of Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship, Irene Omogi, GIZ Technical Advisor Irene
Continue readingKENYA PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR MSMES DIALOGUE DUBBED MSMES CONNECT OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development, Hon. FCPA Dr. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, EGH, officially launched the Kenya Public-Private Sector MSMEs Dialogue dubbed MSMEs Connect on 14th March 2025. This initiative marks a new chapter of collaboration
Continue readingTRAINING ON THE FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, AND OPERATION OF EDIBLE OIL PROCESSING MACHINES
The Kariobangi Centre of Excellence recently hosted its inaugural training session on the fabrication, assembly, and operation of edible oil processing machines. The event brought together over 40 fabricators and engineers, with the Principal Secretary for the State Department of MSME
Continue readingTRANSFORMING AGRICULTURE, ENRICHING LIVES, AND POWERING SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION
Unibrain Industries Limited is a dynamic agro-processing enterprise founded by Oscar Makokha. With a vision to enhance food security, promote nutrition, and drive youth employment, the company has grown exponentially from its humble beginnings at the Bumula Constituency Industrial Development Centre
Continue readingMSEs EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM IN LAFEY CONSTITUENCY, MANDERA COUNTY
MSEA Mandera team, led by Director Infrastructure Eng. Edward Karani representing MSEA CEO, participated in an empowerment program for MSEs in Lafey Constituency, Mandera County. The Chief Guest at the event was the Principal Secretary, State Department for MSME Development, Hon.
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