Applications are now open for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, an initiative by the Government of Kenya designed to boost youth employment and income generation through apprenticeships and business support, while also encouraging a culture of savings. The
Continue reading6TH SMES CONFERENCE & EXPO 2025: DRIVING INNOVATION AND RESILIENCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development in partnership with Nation Media Group held the 6th Edition of the SMEs Conference & Expo 2025 held from 26th to 28th March 2025 themed “Empowering SMEs to Innovate for Resilience.” The event provided
Continue readingMSEA EMPOWERS WOMEN SELF-HELP GROUPS IN TURBO WITH COMMON USER MACHINES
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), led by its Uasin Gishu office, participated in the Widows Economic Empowerment and Investment Forum held in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County. Organized by the Office of the Advisor to the President on Women’s Rights,
Continue readingMSEA AND TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION EXPLORE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURS
MSEA CEO Henry Rithaa and the management team recently hosted a delegation from the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), led by Director of Operations Hakeem Onasanya, to explore strategic collaboration in supporting entrepreneurs. During the meeting, MSEA outlined its existing initiatives aimed
Continue readingREVOLUTIONALIZING COLD STORAGE AND MARKET ACCESS SOLUTIONS FOR SMALL-SCALE FARMERS: MSEA’S STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH KDC, HOUSE OF PROCUREMENT, AND AFRICA MEGA AGRICORP
MSEA has formalized a strategic partnership with Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), House of Procurement and Africa Mega Agricorp to enhance cold storage solutions for small-scale farmers. The partnership is set to revolutionize agricultural value chains by facilitating aggregation, enabling better market
Continue readingINDUCTION RETREAT FOR THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON TRADE, INDUSTRIALIZATION, AND TOURISM
MSEA CEO Mr. Henry Rithaa joined Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Dr. Wycliffe Oparanya, EGH, Principal Secretaries Susan Mang’eni, CBS and Patrick Kilemi and CEOs of State Agencies under the Ministry during an induction retreat of the Senate
Continue readingMSEA KAKAMEGA HOSTS ECONOMIC FORUM WITH CS OPARANYA
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
Continue readingEMPOWERING 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
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