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27 June 2024
JAMAICAN HIGH COMMISSIONER GRACES KEPSA’S SME INVESTOR READINESS TRAINING FOR COHORT 4
On June 13, 2024, Ms. Rose Mwaura, the Chief Operating Officer of KEPSA, H.E. Mrs. Joan Thomas Edwards, High Commissioner of Jamaica to Kenya, and Andrew Francis, Minister Counsellor at the Jamaican High Commission, graced the final day of the Cohort 4 pre-lending and investor readiness training at the Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel, Nairobi. The cohort attracted more than 25 SMEs seeking funds to accelerate their business growth.
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Business Development
18 June 2024
KEPSA HOLDS THE 4TH PRIVATE SECTOR PRESIDENTIAL ROUNDTABLE ON THE FINANCE BILL 2024
Wednesday, 12th June 2024: Yesterday, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the Government led by the President, H.E. (Dr.) William Ruto held a Presidential Roundtable at the State House in Nairobi.
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11 June 2024
KEPSA PRESENTS SUBMISSIONS TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON FINANCE BILL 2024
On 3rd June 2024, KEPSA presented a detailed memorandum to the National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning at a public hearing session in Nairobi. The memorandum addressed several critical issues in the Finance Bill 2024, with a focus on proposals aimed at economic stability and growth.
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Business Development
31 May 2024
KEPSA PARTICIPATES IN THE ITALY-AFRICA BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS DIALOGUE ROME
KEPSA, represented by the CEO Ms. Carole Kariuki, participated in the Italy-Africa business-to-business dialogue on 8th May 2024 in Rome, Italy. The dialogue centred on the issues of common interest that concern the economic growth of the continent and collaboration in key sectors for its future with the key issues being: Energy and digital transition, Agro-Industry, Development of the manufacturing industry and Sustainable mobility.
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24 May 2024
KEPSA COLLABORATES WITH SAFARICOM TO EMPOWER SMEs WITH SKILLS ON LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY
On May 23, 2024, KEPSA participated in the “Grow with Safaricom Business” forum at the Safaricom HQ2, Michael Joseph Centre. The monthly forum, hosted by Safaricom Business in partnership with KEPSA and Melta, aims to provide small businesses in Kenya with vital information, knowledge, and networking opportunities. More than 30 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) under KEPSA attended the event.
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Business Development
21 May 2024
MASTERING BUSINESS VALUATION AND RECORD-KEEPING: A JOURNEY OF LEARNING AND GROWTH FOR MS.JACINTA KAMAU
My name is Ms. Jacinta Kamau, aged 32, and I am the proprietor of Nium Enterprises, a Kenyan-registered food (dry cereals) and beverage company based in Buuri East sub-county, Meru County. The business was established in the year 2021 as a family-owned enterprise.
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20 May 2024
UNDERSTANDING AND NEGOTIATING COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS SUCCESSFULLY
In the world of business, commercial contracts serve as the foundation upon which transactions and partnerships are built. Determining whether you will get the best outcome for your business in a transaction will be based on the terms of the contract and how you negotiated during the transaction. Whether it's a simple purchase agreement or a complex joint venture, the terms outlined in these contracts dictate the rights, obligations, and expectations of all parties involved.
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Business Development
16 May 2024
TRADE REMEDIES AND CROSS-BORDER TRADE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN EAC
On 26th April 2024, KEPSA hosted a webinar on trade remedies and cross-border trade opportunities within the East African Community (EAC). The forum provided insights into the potential of cross-border trade, emphasizing the need for efficient market access and enabling policies to harness the opportunities in the market.
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Financial Services,Business Development
1 February 2024
Why weak shilling failed to lift Kenya’s exports
Kenya’s exports last year upset expectations by falling against what was a more than one fifth depreciation of the Shilling against major world currencies, including the US dollar, Euro and British Pound.
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Business Development,Community Support
1 February 2024
Stove maker floats Sh1.5bn bond for Kenya, Nigeria upgrade
Cooking stove manufacturer Burn has issued a $10 million (Sh1.5 billion) green bond whose proceeds will support clean energy projects in Kenya and Nigeria. The company said the proceeds from the bond will allow it to increase its existing manufacturing capacity in Kenya as well as launch a new manufacturing facility in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Business Development
1 February 2024
Rethinking African debt and exploitation of natural resources
Africa is endowed with abundant and diverse natural resources and natural capital wealth. Close to 8% of the Earth’s natural gas reserves, a third of global mineral reserves, and a 10th of the global oil reserves reside in Africa.
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Financial Services
30 January 2024
Measuring Kenya’s financial inclusion journey
Kenya has made progress in the reach of formal accounts, with 84% of Kenyans now having an account with a formal financial institution. However, if we look a little deeper, we find that nearly half of the formally included (42%) ONLY have a mobile money account. Is this really financial inclusion?
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Financial Services
30 January 2024
Credit, where it is due: Kenya’s credit information sharing journey
Recently, global financial markets and commentators have been gripped by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) following a run on its deposits. The failure of the 40-year-old institution, the 16th largest in the United States, and the ensuing contagion, continues to reverberate across global financial markets.
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Financial Services
9 July 2024
WEBINAR ON UNLOCKING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MSMES
How do you identify and choose a suitable bank for your business? Join our upcoming webinar to learn about the best strategies and resources available to unlock funding opportunities for your business! 🗓 Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM 📍 Venue: Online Webinar 🎤 Speaker: Antony Edward Chambira, Manager Consumer Banking, Premier Bank Register Today and Secure your Spot: https://bit.ly/4bEqnDo #webinar #funding #smallbusiness #business #entrepreneur #MSMEs #premierbank #KEPSA
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2 July 2024
SECURE YOUR BUSINESS FUTURE WITH COHORT 6&7 INVESTOR READINESS TRAINING
Are you an SME seeking funding above KSh 200,000? Don't miss out on our expert-led Investor Readiness Training 💼🚀 Cohort 6: 11 & 18 July 2024 Cohort 7: 12 & 19 July 2024 Time: 8 am – 5 pm Location: Nairobi This training session will equip you with the essential tools and knowledge needed to attract and secure investment for your business. Young entrepreneurs (18-35 years) are especially encouraged to apply! Register now for free: https://bit.ly/45KPGT8
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20 June 2024
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE MSME FINANCING GATEWAY ON JUNE 26,2024 AT KICD
KEPSA in partnership with the International Trade Centre(ITC), invites you to the Official Launch of the MSME Financing Gateway! The MSME Financing Gateway is a platform that connects MSMEs with financial products and business development services that match their needs. The launch will take place during the Annual SME Conference, Awards, and Exhibition on June 26, 2024 at KICD.
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Business Development
19 June 2024
WEBINAR FOR MSMEs ON USING DATA FOR BETTER BUSINESS DECISIONS
Are you an MSME interested in learning how to use data insights for better business decisions? Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by KEPSA, the International Trade Centre (ITC), and Learnly Africa. 🗓️ Date: June 20, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Interact with industry experts and learn how to: ✅ Utilize data insights for better business decisions ✅ Connect with financing and business development services through the MSME Financing Gateway, ✅ Gain strategies for your business growth Don't miss out! Register now: https://bit.ly/3Ri7izF
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Business Development
6 June 2024
EMPLOYING TECH AND HR DATA ANALYTICS FOR TRANSFORMATIVE PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Are you an SME seeking to know more about HR technology? Join the Learnly Africa HR Breakfast, for a premier professional networking event designed to bring together HR leaders, industry experts, and business executives. This event focuses on "Employing Tech and HR Data Analytics for Transformative People Management," offering a platform to share insights, best practices, and innovative strategies to enhance HR practices through technology and data analytics. Date: Thursday, 27th June 2024 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Venue: Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel
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Financial Services,Business Development
29 May 2024
Registration for the 3rd and 4th Cohorts of the Pre-Lending Masterclass
Are you an SME generating annual revenue above KES 1 million and seeking funding over KES 200,000? Join our Pre-Lending Masterclass for the opportunity to: * Enhance your financial literacy (financial records, funding needs, health checks on your books, etc.) * Network with other entrepreneurs * Gain access to expert guidance and insights on financial management * Get linked to affordable and accessible financial products Book your spot now: https://bit.ly/3QSbbuZ
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Events
20 May 2024
EVENT: Call for Exhibitors for the SME Conference, Awards & Exhibition 2024!
🚀 Ready to showcase your business to the world? Maximize your business's visibility at our upcoming SME Conference, Awards, and Exhibition. Seize the chance to shine among industry peers, spotlight your work, and cultivate invaluable connections.
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Financial Services,Business Development,Events
30 January 2024
EVENT: SME Finance Virtual Marketplace - February Session
The Virtual SME Finance Marketplace, an initiative of SME Finance Forum, and a product of IFC, is an online match-making platform that promotes partnership and collaboration between financial institutions, fintech companies and development finance institutions/ investors.
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Events
30 January 2024
EVENT: BlueInvest Africa 2024
BlueInvest Africa is specifically designed to target registered African businesses already engaged in various sectors of the blue economy, including start-ups.
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Events
30 January 2024
EVENT: The KENYA INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITION (KITE)
The KENYA INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITION (KITE) for multi-sector products, equipment and machinery is the largest and most diverse international business event in Nairobi. The exhibition has evolved in stature from its inception, as the key networking and sourcing platform for the industries.
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30 January 2024
EVENT: 2024 Supply Chain Research Summit
On June 4-6, 2024, CARISCA will host the fourth annual Supply Chain Research Summit. The 2023 summit in Accra, Ghana, attracted 688 participants from 41 countries and featured more than 90 presenters. In 2024, we are moving the summit across the continent to Kenya, to further CARISCA’s vision of becoming a pan-African hub for supply chain education, research and practice.
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