📌 Happening Now
H.E. Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, has arrived at Kinoru Stadium, Meru County, to preside over the disbursement of business start-up capital to over 4,500 NYOTA Project beneficiaries from Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi Counties.
The NYOTA Project is on course to reach 820,000 youth nationwide, delivering a comprehensive empowerment package that includes business skills training, start-up capital, skills certification, on-the-job experience, and access to government procurement opportunities.
NYOTA: Kuza. Imarisha. Endeleza Vijana.
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CS HON. WYCLIFFE OPARANYA CHAMPIONS MSME FORMALIZATION AND ACCESS TO FINANCE.
CS Ministry of Cooperatives and MSME Development, Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya, today presided over the Uwezo Fund and Youth Fund Financial Inclusion Outreach and Cheque Issuance Programme in Shinyalu, Kakamega County where he congratulated beneficiaries receiving government funding and encouraged MSMEs to invest wisely, formalize their businesses, aggregate for stronger markets, and pursue value addition for sustainable growth.
He emphasized that access to finance must be supported by training, discipline, and enterprise development, noting that these efforts align with the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda aimed at empowering youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
Present during the forum were Members of Parliament, County Government officials, CEOs of State Agencies, associations, self-help groups, and other key stakeholders.
The CS also interacted with exhibiting MSEs, engaging them on product quality, market access, and business growth opportunities.
The MSEA Registrar of MSEs, Madam Maureen Chogo, urged entrepreneurs to formalize with MSEA as the gateway to accessing government financing and business development support, while highlighting key empowerment programmes including NYOTA and KJET.
Through formalization and financial support, we are building a more inclusive and sustainable business landscape for all.
#EmpoweringMSEs
#FinancialInclusion
#EconomicEmpowerment
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📌 Kasarani Stadium is alive with energy and anticipation as youth arrive in high spirits, ready to welcome the Chief Guest, H.E. Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, for the NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital Disbursement.
Through the NYOTA Project, youth across Kenya are accessing tailored support to start, strengthen, and sustain their businesses, unlocking opportunity, resilience, and long-term economic participation.
#EmpoweringMSEs
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Kata Simu! Kata simu! Tupo site hapa Kasarani Sports Stadium for the NYOTA Project Business Start-up Capital Disbursement.
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Our CEO, Ms Lydia Kibaara, was in attendance to witness the milestone in her capacity as the Bank's representative and a Board member of the Association of Microfinance Institutions - Kenya (AMFI-K)
#FinancialInclusion#MuunganoMFBank#TogetherForBetter
I hosted a team from the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Kenya (AMFI-Kenya) led by the CEO, Caroline Karanja, where we discussed Kenya’s progress in #financial inclusion.
I showcased how the @hustlerfund_KE model has transformed access to credit by enabling over 26 million Kenyans to have a credit history and a #Savingsculture, which increases their chances of accessing credit from mainstream finance institutions, including MFIs
Our State Department looks forward to working with partners like AMFI- Kenya to strengthen partnerships in drive data-driven credit scoring, which will enhance trust, reduce risk, and build a more inclusive financial ecosystem for all kenyans