Tag: SMEs

Highlights of the GSMA Kenya Digital Economy Report of 2024.

Kenya is on the path to integrating digital technology into the heart of its economy, leveraging the power of mobile and digital services to drive growth, support public service delivery, and enhance socio-economic development. This position, highlighted in the country’s Vision 2030 plan as well as the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, is built around the […]...

Trade and Financial Service Round-Up

Kenya Absa, Old Mutual launch new insurance for SMEs Absa Bank Kenya and Old Mutual Kenya have launched a joint insurance product targeted at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The prod...

18 Jul 2024

Bridging Innovation and Governance: Lessons From ICTA Bill, 2024

The civic space in Kenya is undergoing a significant transformation, with platforms like X Spaces revolutionising how we interact with our leaders. High-profile government officials, including ...

23 Sep 2022

Inflation Adjustment explainer

What is Adjustment for Inflation? The Excise Duty Act and Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act provides for the Commissioner-General of the Kenya Revenue Authority, by Gazette Notice, to adjust the speci...

1 Jul 2022

Nairobi International Financial Centre and Kenya’s Critical Development Path

The set-up of the Nairobi International Financial Centre is a major milestone in Kenya’s ongoing efforts to become an Upper Middle-Income Country (UMIC). While its significance will largely become c...

10 Jun 2022

Equipping SMEs for sustainable economic growth

Small, Medium-Sized Enterprises have been playing a vital role in the economy for decades. They account for most businesses worldwide and are essential contributors to job creation and global economic...

27 May 2022

Redefining manufacturing for a sustainable economy

Manufacturing is a critical sector in Kenya’s economic development in its contribution to both the national output and exports, as well as job creation. Over the past decades, the sector h...

11 Sep 2020

Big wins for SMEs

Banking on technological advances in standards application, KEBS has also committed to supporting MSMEs to adopt ICT and adapt to the digital revolution by exploiting tech opportunities such as cloud ...