Kenya: Kindiki Vows Support for Small Traders As Govt Boosts Economic Empowerment Drive

Kenya: Kindiki Vows Support for Small Traders As Govt Boosts Economic Empowerment Drive

Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has intensified the government's economic empowerment drive, pledging comprehensive support for thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to boost growth and increase household incomes.

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Bridge for Billions Launches Program to Support Early-Stage Entrepreneurs in Africa

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Kindiki steps up countrywide economic empowerment initiatives  - Kahawatungu

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stepped up the economic empowerment program with a promise to support thousands of small and medium enterprises to grow and generate more income. The DP on Thursday graced Empowerment Forum for Micro and Small Enterprises Saccos at Nyanturago Sports Ground in Nyaribari Chache Constituency, Kisii County, assuring small-scale businesspeople of total government’s backing in ensuring their growth and success as he ex…

Kindiki Vows Support for Small Traders as Govt Boosts Economic Empowerment Drive

He said the empowerment initiatives are designed to increase the assets and opportunities available to small traders, women and youth groups, mama mboga, and boda boda operators. He stressed that micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are critical drivers of economic transformation from the grassroots up. - Kenya breaking news