DG MSEA HENRY RITHAA
The MSMEs sector is the backbone of the Kenyan economy. Speaking during the official Launch of the Kenya Public Private Sector MSME Dialogue; MSME Connect, the Cabinet Secretary, Hon. FCPA Dr. Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya, EGH emphasized that transforming the MSMEs sector is a top priority for the government.
‘This renewed focus is driven by the sector’s significant contribution to the economy’ CS Oparanya. He highlighted that MSMEs drive innovation and enterprise across all key sectors, making their growth and competitiveness essential for economic progress.
He mentioned however that the MSMEs continue to face major challenges, including high informality, limited access to finance, low productivity, and the growing impact of climate change. To address these barriers, the CS underscored the need for synergy among stakeholders to scale up and grow the sector.
He reiterated that this initiative marks a new era of collaboration between the government and the private sector, recognizing the private sector as a key driver in promoting MSME growth. The MSME Connect will be rolled out across all counties, providing a platform for dialogue between stakeholders working to support the sector. He called on all actors to actively participate in fostering tangible change and encouraged MSMEs to engage in these discussions.
He reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to championing policies that create an enabling environment for MSMEs to thrive and succeed.
He also encouraged the youth to venture into entrepreneurship, highlighting the KJET and NYOTA projects, which aim to benefit over one million young people. He emphasized that this is a multimillion-shilling initiative that the Government plans to roll out by June.
In conclusion, he urged MSMEs to participate in this year’s East African Trade Fair, which will be held in Kenya. He noted that the event presents a valuable opportunity for marketing, networking, and business growth. #MSMEsConnect #MSMEsGrowth #EmpoweringMSMEs #PublicPrivateDialogue State Department of Cooperatives Hon. Susan Mang’eni PS State Department For MSMEs dev’t
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