The NYOTA Project Nationwide Validation Exercise marked a key milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to empower young people through entrepreneurship and employment creation. The nationwide exercise took place in all 290 constituencies, targeting youth from every ward in all 47
Continue readingPS MANGENI LEADS NYOTA VALIDATION EXERCISE REACHING 10,000 YOUTH IN UASIN GISHU
The Principal Secretary, State Department for MSMEs Development Hon. Susan Mangeni, led the NYOTA Business Support validation exercise in Uasin Gishu County, joined by Moiben Member of Parliament Prof. Hon. Bartoo Phylis Jepkemoi and MSEA Uasin Gishu Head CPA Alton Kogo.
Continue readingKENYA HOSTS AFRICA INCLUSIVE FINANCE WEEK 2025: A CONTINENTAL PLATFORM TO ADVANCE MSME GROWTH AND INCLUSION – 21/10/2025.
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority, joined national and international stakeholders at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for the Africa Inclusive Finance Week (#SAM2025) from 13th to 17th November 2025, a week-long premier continental event dedicated to advancing inclusive finance
Continue readingKENYA CELEBRATES 15TH MASHUJAA DAY IN KITUI COUNTY: A TRIBUTE TO HEROES AND A VISION FOR INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION – 21/10/2025.
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority joined Kenyans at Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui County, to celebrate the 15th Mashujaa Day, a day dedicated to honouring the national heroes and heroines whose sacrifice continues to shape our nation’s destiny. The colourful ceremony was
Continue readingNATIONWIDE SENSITIZATION OF GRASSROOTS LEADERS ON NYOTA PROJECT HELD ACROSS ALL 47 COUNTIES 6/10/2025
A nationwide sensitization exercise targeting National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) and grassroots leaders was successfully conducted across all 47 counties to enhance awareness and promote inclusive rollout of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project. The initiative, directed by H.E.
Continue readingKJET TRAINERS URGED TO PRIORITIZE PRACTICAL, LEARNER-CENTERED ROLLOUT OF BDS CURRICULUM TO BOOST MSME CLUSTER COMPETITIVENESS – 26/09/2025
KJET trainers have been urged to prioritize practical and learner-centred approaches in rolling out the Business Development Services (BDS) curriculum, as part of efforts to enhance the competitiveness of MSME clusters in Kenya. The call was made during the Training of
Continue readingTRANSFORMING ENTERPRISES: SME LOOP PROGRAM MARKS SUCCESSFUL GRADUATION
26th September 2025 Entrepreneurs across Kenya are taking their businesses to new heights following the successful graduation of the SME Loop Program held on 26th September 2025, a transformative capacity-building initiative that equips small and medium enterprises with the skills, tools,
Continue readingEMPOWERING YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH THE NYOTA PROJECT IN WESTERN KENYA
MSEA NYOTA Project Coordinator, Mr. Patrick Kamenyi, led a monitoring exercise at Kibabii Vocational Training Center on the final day of the NYOTA Business Development Skills Training in Bungoma. He guided the youth on the next steps after training, including the
Continue readingKENYA BECOMES EAST AFRICA’S ENTRY POINT FOR THE AFRICA TRADE GATEWAY CHAPTER NETWORK – 29/09/2025
Kenya has been positioned as East Africa’s official entry point for the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) Chapter Network, following its launch by the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development, Dr. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, on 29th September 2025. Themed “The Role
Continue readingPRINCIPAL SECRETARY HON. SUSAN MANG’ENI MONITORS NYOTA ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING IN BUSIA COUNTY – 25/09/2025.
The Principal Secretary, State Department for MSMEs Development, Hon. Susan Mang’eni, joined by MSEA Board Chair Mr. James Mureu and Ms. Hellen Kwamboka from the World Bank, undertook a comprehensive monitoring visit of NYOTA Business Development Skills Training across Busia County.
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