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Tag: SMEs
Absa takes SME empowerment initiative to Mt. Kenya and NE
Absa Bank Kenya has sensitised 1,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) drawn from the Mt. Kenya…
Why Absa Bank Kenya has opened a branch at Kamakis
Absa Bank Kenya has opened a new branch in Kamakis, Kiambu County targeting to address the…
Aquila taps seasoned professionals to drive regional expansion
Kenyan integrated communications firm Aquila East Africa, has ventured into the Rwandan and Ugandan market in…
SMEs in Rift Valley tipped on how to build resilience
Entrepreneurs, industry experts and key stakeholders drawn from the Rift Valley region have been empowered on…
How Equity Bank will support SMEs scaling into regional markets
Small and medium enterprises businesspeople have been encouraged to scale up their business beyond their current…
Carrefour slashes prices during ‘Buy Kenya, Build Kenya’ campaign
Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, receives official recognition…
Kenyan picked to manage €30M fund tailored for African SMEs
A Kenyan has been selected to oversee a fund that is dedicated to supporting high-potential businesses…
How partnerships are key for scaling up women-led SME growth
By Elizabeth Wasunna-Ochwa It is often said that ‘if you want to go fast, go alone…
EADB avails Kshs 892m for supporting SMEs in Kenya
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has rolled out a program to support the growth of…
How SBM Bank will empower Kenyan SMEs to export products
SBM Bank Kenya has sealed a strategic partnership with DHL Worldwide Express Kenya to boost trade…
Absa Bank tailors comprehensive insurance solution for SMEs
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises can now access affordable insurance services for business assets, mitigation of risks,…
How Stanbic Bank plans to support growth of SMEs
Stanbic Bank Kenya has enhanced its support to Small and Medium sized Enterprises and capacity building…
A blueprint to help SMEs navigate turbulent times
By Justus Kittony Kenya has long been a focal point for business opportunities in East Africa.…
Absa Bank kicks off county empowerment for SMEs in Nakuru
Absa Bank Kenya has kicked off County Empowerment Forums that seek to explore the business opportunities…
New initiative by Glovo and Visa to empower growth-minded SMEs
Multi-category app Glovo has teamed with digital payments firm, Visa, to empower small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) through…
NCBA funds business acumen training of SMEs at Strathmore
Twenty-five SME business owners have graduated from a 16-week Enterprise Development Programme training at Strathmore Business…
Sustainable business practices for SMEs
In a world where the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent, small and medium-sized…
Tende Pay tailors petty cash management for SMEs
Businesses can now enhance the management of their petty cash by embracing digital payment solutions, helping…
Faulu Bank opts for customer engagement forums to empower SMEs
Faulu Microfinance bank kicked off the rollout of its revamped solutions to customers across the country…
Government invites SMEs to apply for performance-based grant
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have a unique opportunity to access funding and technical assistance after…
Bamburi Cement, IFC train women-owned SMEs
Bamburi Cement PLC, in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC) through the Sourcing2Equal (S2E) program, has…
Ecobank scoops Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs
Ecobank, the leading pan-African Banking Group, has been named Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs (small and…
NCBA, Strathmore Business School to empower small businesses
NCBA and Strathmore Business School have entered into a strategic partnership to provide enhanced support and…
DTB unveils a special account for women-owned SMEs
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched a special account for women running Small and Medium Enterprises.…
Absa builds the capacity of coast-based SMEs
About 1,000 SMEs in the Coast region have benefited from county business forums hosted by Absa…
Local entrepreneurs should partner with big firms to drive customer value
By Sa Nyoung Kim, Managing Director, LG Electronics East Africa Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) constitute…
Family Bank secures Kshs 1.5 billion guarantee facility from AGR for SMEs
Family Bank has acquired a Kshs 1.5 billion loan portfolio guarantee facility from the African Guarantee…
Stima Sacco signs deal to offer asset finance to Toyota Kenya customers
Stima Sacco, in a bid to empower the fast -growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has…
Over 2,000 entrepreneurs register for 15-day Trade Mission in DRC
Equity Bank has pledged to avail half a trillion shillings in capital to support Kenyan and…
UAP Old Mutual signs deal to support 10,000 SMEs
UAP Old Mutual has embarked on a tripartite agreement with SME Support Centre (SSC) and Kenbright…
CDC Group commits US $100 million to African Development Partners III
CDC Group plc (“CDC”), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a US…
Insurance should be part of SME survival toolkit
By Mercy Ndegwa, Chief Operations Officer at AAR Insurance Kenya Limited Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)…
Co-op Bank and IFC to finance medical SMEs to secure essential equipment
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, Wednesday launched partnerships with…
Faulu Bank to lend Ksh 3 billion to MSMEs to boost growth
Faulu Microfinance Bank has earmarked Ksh 3 billion for lending micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…