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)…