28/06/2025
WORLD MSMEs DAY CELEBRATIONS
Lenana Hall, KICC – 27th June 2025
The Ministry of Co-operatives and the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) marked the World MSMEs Day with a colorful celebration at Lenana Hall, KICC. This State Department is dedicated to empowering Biashara Ndogondogo (small businesses), women, youth, and persons living with disabilities through various support programs and funding initiatives.
State Corporations under the Department include:
Uwezo Fund Oversight Board
Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE)
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
Hustler Fund (Financial Inclusion Fund)
Opening Prayers
Shiek Mohamed
Pastor John Odiwo
Distinguished Guests in Attendance:
H.E. President Dr. William Samoei Ruto
CPA Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya – Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Co-operatives
Ms. Susan Mang’eni – Principal Secretary, State Department for MSMEs
Hon. Charles Hinga – PS, State Department for Housing
Dr. Regina Ndambuki – PS, State Department for Trade
Mr. Peter Leng’apiani – CEO, Uwezo Fund Oversight Board
CEOs and Board Members of all State Corporations under the MSME docket
Other Notable Stakeholders Present:
Madam Carol Njuki – Chief Advisor, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Equity Bank Trade Corporations Director
CEO, Kenya Bankers Association
DG, Jua Kali Nguvu
NGUVU KAZI representatives
Staff from the Ministry and State Departments
Members of the public – the primary beneficiaries of these programs
The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the mandate of MSMEs, their challenges, and the strategies in place to support enterprise growth across Kenya. After the Presidential address, guests were free to leave at their own pleasure.
Prepared by
Ag. (RMO) UWEZO FUND OVERSIGHT BOARD
JECTON AMBURO
