Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) is 5-year GOK project funded by the World Bank (2024-2029) whose project development objective is ‘To increase private sector investments, access to markets and sustainable finance to create and improve jobs’. The project targets to create jobs and improve productivity of select MSME clusters based on priority value chains envisioned under the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.
A cluster is a group of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) that are formally organized as a Cooperative or Association or a cluster based entity working collaboratively within the same value chain or production ecosystem.
Component two focuses on enhancing cluster competitiveness through both general and specialized Business Development Services training and in select cases, co-investment support to acquire productive assets that enhance their operations and market reach.
Selected clusters will benefit from tailored Business Development Services (BDS) training. In select cases, beneficiaries may also receive co-investment support to acquire productive assets that enhance their operations and market reach.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted through the details provided in their application.
No. The support is primarily in the form of co-investment, not a loan. However, selected beneficiaries will enter into contracts outlining mutual commitments, including potential profit-sharing or phased buy-out options.
While the focus is on Dairy, Textiles, Edible Oils, and Construction, high-potential groups outside these sectors may be considered in exceptional cases.
You can visit your nearest MSEA county office for assistance. A full list of offices is available here: https://msea.go.ke/msea-county-offices/
In addition, sensitization forums will be held in various counties to guide applicants through the application process step by step.
Co-investment means that both the project and the MSME cluster are jointly contributing toward acquiring productive assets. The cluster contributes 30%, and the project invests the remaining 70%.
Your MSME cluster must meet ALL the following criteria to apply:
✔️ Registration
- Be a registered Cooperative, Association, or cluster-based entity
✔️ Value Chain Focus
- Operate in one of the following priority value chains:
- Dairy
- Textiles
- Edible Oils
- Construction Materials
💡 Clusters in other sectors may be considered under exceptional circumstances, depending on their alignment with project goals and potential impact.
✔️ Operational History
- Be in existence for over 2 years
✔️ Business Activities
- Be actively engaged in value addition
- Have products currently in the market
🔍 Important to Note
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection. All applications will undergo a rigorous review and verification to confirm eligibility and operational capacity. Only genuine, operational clusters aligned with the project objectives will be considered for support.
No. This opportunity is only open to Cooperatives, Associations or other cluster-based entities.
If eligible, your cluster will be contacted for further assessment. You may be invited for additional interviews or site visits. Successful applicants will then begin BDS training.
Yes. Feedback will be provided, and clusters are encouraged to strengthen their capacity and reapply in subsequent cycles.
You can raise a grievance through the following channels:
✅ Online Portal – Submit your complaint through the official KJET GRM platform via:
🔗 https://kjetgrievance.msea.go.ke/; http://kjetgrm.kjet.go.ke/
✅ Email – Send your concern or complaint to:
📧 sikika.kjet@msea.go.ke
✅ In Person – Visit your nearest MSEA office and request to submit a complaint through the GRM focal point.
✅ Suggestion/Complaint Boxes – Drop your grievance in the designated boxes available at MSEA offices.
✅ Hotline (Coming Soon) – A toll-free hotline is under development to further ease grievance submission.
All grievances will be acknowledged, reviewed, and addressed in a timely manner, and feedback will be provided to the complainant as appropriate.
The KJET Project values your voice — together, we can build a more responsive and inclusive development process.
