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.
Continue readingCS OPARANYA MONITORS NYOTA ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY
The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development, Hon. Dr. Wycliffe Oparanya EGH, has been closely monitoring the ongoing NYOTA Business Skills Training in Kakamega County as part of the government’s commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs. In Khwisero Constituency, the
Continue readingMSEA ROLLS OUT NYOTA BUSINESS SUPPORT TRAINING IN WESTERN KENYA
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has officially commenced entrepreneurship training under Component 2 of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project in the Western region counties of Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Busia, marking a significant milestone in empowering
Continue readingKENYA PUBLIC–PRIVATE SECTOR MSMES DIALOGUE: STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
The Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development hosted the third edition of the Kenya Public–Private Sector MSMEs Dialogue, dubbed MSMEs Connect, on 9th September 2025 at Tononoka Social Hall in Mombasa. The MSMEs Connect initiative is a flagship of the ministry
Continue readingPREPARATIONS IN HIGH GEAR FOR THE 25TH EAC MSMEs TRADE FAIR
MSEA Director General, Mr. Henry Rithaa, joined the Principal Secretary, State Department for MSMEs, Ms. Susan Mang’eni, CBS, alongside representatives from the eight East African Community (EAC) partner states and the Confederation of Micro and Small Enterprises Organizations East Africa (CMSEO-EA),
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