The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) joined national stakeholders and youth in celebrating International Youth Day 2025, held at Masinde Muliro University Grounds in Kakamega County. The event, graced by H.E. President Dr. William Samoei Ruto, highlighted the government’s commitment
Continue readingKENYA LAUNCHES NATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE 25TH EAC MSME TRADE FAIR
Kenya has officially set the stage to host the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair and Exhibition, which will take place from 1st to 10th November 2025. The preparations began with the launch of the National Organizing Committee (NOC),
Continue readingNYOTA PROJECT SET FOR AUGUST LAUNCH AS YOUNG CREATIVES SHINE AT LOGO AWARD CEREMONY
The Government of Kenya’s commitment to empowering young people took a major step forward as the Cabinet approved the official launch of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, now scheduled for August 2025. This transformative, five-year initiative, is designed
Continue readingFOSTERING ECONOMIC INCLUSION IN GARSEN CONSTITUENCY BY EMPOWERING GRASSROOT ENTERPRISES
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for Garsen Constituency, Hon. Guyo Ali Wario, held an impactful Economic Empowerment Forum in Tana River County aimed at uplifting Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) led by
Continue readingKENYA CELEBRATES WORLD MSME DAY 2025 WITH BOLD COMMITMENTS TO EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURS
June 27, 2025, | Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Kenya joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day 2025 at a high-level conference and expo held at KICC on June 27, 2025. Themed
Continue readingNYOTA IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT MISSION POSITIONS THE PROJECT FOR SCALED NATIONAL IMPACT
The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, marked a key milestone as key stakeholders convened for an Implementation Support Mission to take stock of progress, address emerging challenges, and plan the next phase of interventions. The mission brought together all
Continue readingEMBU COUNTY HOSTS THE 2nd EDITION OF KENYA PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR MSME DIALOGUE FORUM
The second edition of the Kenya Public-Private Sector MSME Dialogue, dubbed as MSMEs Connect, was held in Embu County on 6th June 2025. The forum brought together representatives from national and county governments, development partners, private sector institutions, financial bodies, academia,
Continue readingCOLLABORATIVE ACTION FOR MSME GROWTH IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development, actively participated in the Education and Economic Empowerment Forum held in Kakamega County. The event was convened by Kakamega County Woman Representative Hon. Elsie
Continue readingAFRICA PUBLIC SERVICE DAY (APSD) 2025 – NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS AT KICC
The Africa Public Service Day (APSD) 2025 celebration at KICC brought together leaders, innovators, and public servants from across the country to reflect on how Kenya’s public service can better serve its people. Over the 3-day event, discussions zeroed in on
Continue readingNATIONWIDE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FOR DRAFT MSME POLICY 2025 AND AMENDMENT BILL
The State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development conducted public participation forums for the draft MSME Policy 2025 and proposed amendments to the MSME Act. This nationwide engagement was conducted inaugurated in Nairobi and rolled out in eight
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