The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) and SNV signed a strategic two-year partnership aiming to empower young businesses, particularly those owned by women and youth across the MSME sector. This collaboration is set to drive sustainable economic growth through targeted, impactful initiatives.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, SNV’s Country Director to Kenya & Burundi, Ms Rebecca Hallam highlighted the alignment of this partnership through a mutual vision of fostering thriving MSEs. “We are delighted to join forces with MSEA to drive sustainable development and create real impact for Kenyan entrepreneurs,” said Rebecca Hallam. “Our shared vision is to unlock the immense potential of the MSME sector, with a focus on supporting women and youth-led enterprises.” She underscored that through the collaboration, SNV will support MSEA in two critical areas: developing robust policy monitoring and evaluation tools and conducting awareness creation forums to enhance the understanding and implementation of entrepreneurship support policies.
MSEA CEO Henry Rithaa and SNV Kenya Burundi Country Director Rabecca Hallam signing two-year agreement on Monday 2nd December 2024 as the MSEA Chief Legal Officer looks on
MSEA CEO Mr Henry Rithaa reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to this partnership, emphasizing its focus on creating tangible, long-term impacts for MSEs. “These efforts reflect a genuine concern for the well-being of entrepreneurs and aim to catalyse systemic transformation,” he noted.
SNV brings extensive expertise in strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on promoting women in enterprise. Through the Investing in Young Businesses in Africa (IYBA-SEED) project, SNV will equip entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed, starting with targeted interventions in Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, and Nakuru Counties.
MSEA management staff and SNV staff during the two years partnership signing ceremony on 2nd December 2024 at the MSEA boardroom.
By leveraging technology and evidence-based approaches, MSEA will enhance its ability to track progress, generate actionable insights, and make informed adjustments to its programs. Awareness creation forums will empower entrepreneurs with critical knowledge to navigate and leverage available support systems, fostering ownership and inclusivity within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
This partnership is a pivotal step toward creating resilient, competitive MSEs and underscores the commitment to Kenya’s economic transformation from the bottom up. Both organisations expressed enthusiasm about the potential of this collaboration to drive real, lasting.
