Target Audience
75 micro, small and medium enterprises and young enterprises in Kajiado and Machakos, focused on youth-led businesses.
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SME Loop
75 micro, small and medium enterprises and young enterprises in Kajiado and Machakos, focused on youth-led businesses.
Programme Summary
At a glance
SME Loop in Kenya
Key Outcomes
Stronger entrepreneurial skills, direct financial linkages, better access to financial services and stronger policy framework conditions.
Duration
Multi-month cohort cycle using the GIZ SME Loop methodology.
Delivery Method
Implemented by SRC on behalf of GIZ: classroom business development services combined with on-site, sector-specific coaching.
Learning Journey
How the programme unfolds
- 1
Business Audit & Diagnostics
- 2
Sector-Based Training Loop
- 3
Individual Business Coaching
- 4
Financial Linkages & Policy Integration
Where
2 counties
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