Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- Across Kenya, there are many organisations investing significantly in women micro-entrepreneurs through grants, training, financial products, business development and market access initiatives.

Individually, these interventions achieve what they set out to do. Yet, they are often designed and delivered independently, each addressing a specific constraint, rather than forming part of a connected ecosystem that supports an entrepreneur's long-term growth.

MSMEs are central to Kenya's economy. According to Kenya's 2025 Economic Survey, about 90 percent; 782,300 new jobs created in 2024 were in the informal sector, where MSMEs predominate. When women-owned micro-enterprises grow, they create employment, strengthen local ...