Meet Paul Ogola CEO of Kamida Enterprises Ltd located at Rapogi town in Uriri Constituency. Paul deals in sunflower value addition. He collects sunflower seeds from farmers in Migori and Homabay counties.
DRAGON FRUIT FARMING
MSEA Meru County office visited The Gravity Farm located in Muujwa- Imenti South sub-county. The farm is owned by Mr. Anthony Kinoti Mugambi who is is also known as the "King of Dragon Fruit." The farm has more than 40,000 fruit stems of three different...
From the sunflower seeds collected, Paul is able to press oil which he sells to the local market at Kes 180 per half ltr and Kes 350 per ltr. He also makes other products such as body lotions and Petroleum Jerry. Paul is also in the business of manufacturing organic fertilizer.
ATTENTION TO CYCLE 7A BENEFICIARIES
We have completed the disbursement of tranche 1 to cycle 7a grants beneficiaries who submitted valid bank account details.The youth should receive the funds immediately or by Wed 18th May 2022 depending on their banks.Thanks for your patience.
MSEA Migori team together with KIRDI Migori visited Paul at his firm in Rapogi village.They will assist Paul with improvement of the technology he uses,finalizing the KEBS certification process,packaging of his products,training on book keeping and price setting among others.
MSEA will also register all the sunflower farmers supplying sunflower seeds to Paul and connect them with agriculture extension officers and other partners. To get Paul’s products, kindly contact him on 0720697261.
#EmpoweringMSEs
#BuyKenyaBuildKenya
@HustlerFunds
@CsChelugui
VALUE ADDITION
Caleb and Daniel Muthaka operate CM Oils and refineries out of the Kariobangi Centre of Excellence in Kenya. They press sunflower seeds to get natural oil. The oil has been examined and found to be free of contaminants and pollutants.
DISBURSEMENT UPDATE
ATTENTION TO KYEOP CYCLE 5 BENEFICIARIES
MSEA has disbursed the first grant to Cycle 5 youth who submitted valid bank details. The youth should receive the funds immediately or on Friday, 27th August 2021. We appreciate your patience.
1/3 KYEOP UPDATE
Cycle 8 Tranche 1 has been disbursed to youth who provided valid accounts. Funds will take 2-3 business days to reflect depending on your bank.
#KYEOPGrants
Orientation Update for Cycle 8D (Week 1)
SMS communication has been sent to those invited.
Venues for the other Counties will be communicated in due course.
CASHEW NUTS VALUE ADDITION
Stella Auka is the founder of Broad Range Enterprises, a cashew nuts processing company that is adding value locally while creating jobs and boosting the income of farmers in Kilifi and Kwale counties.
PROMOTING HEALTHY SNACKING
Juddie Kabechu founded Bakuli Foods with a vision of being a market leader in natural, healthy and good quality snacks. The agri-processing company based at KIRDI Nairobi produces roasted cashew nuts and coconut chips.
KAKAMEGA COUNTY KYEOP CYCLE 7B SUCCESS STORIES
Meet Rebecca Namwenya Khaemba based in Kakamega town, a cycle 7B grant beneficiary who used her first grant to start a business in graphic design and cyber operations.
@KYEOP_Kenya
KARIOBANGI LIGHT INDUSTRIES
Kariobangi Light Industry is an industrial cluster located in the north of Kariobangi, Nairobi Kenya. It was created by the government of Kenya in the early 1980s to meet the needs of artisans.
MSE REGISTRATION
MSEA Staff from Nyayo house participated is sensitization forum for groups in Mathare on MSEA’s mandate. The team also sensitized the group on registration with the Registrar of MSEs.
#EmpoweringMSEs
@Trade_Kenya
@IndustryKE
KENYAN INNOVATIONS SHINE AT THE 22ND EAC MSMES TRADE FAIR
Sharon Cherotich of Shariez Handmade, Brian Bhukhala of NEOEng Limited and Charity Wanjiru of Hoftor Macadamia Nuts receive awards for the best 3 innovative products from Kenya at the 22nd EAC MSMEs Trade Fair...
PROMOTING CREATIVE FASHION AND DESIGN
Meet Frida Ngugi, the owner of Frika Collection, a fashion and apparel company based Embu County. Her products include; made to measure and ready to wear outfits for both men and women for various events.
KAKAMEGA KYEOP CYCLE 7B SUCCESS STORIES
Meet Collvia Atamba from Munyolo village in Kakamega County, a cycle 7B grant beneficiary who used her first grant to open a cyber cafe.
@KYEOP_Kenya
@Trade_Kenya
@IndustryKE
PS Youth Affairs,
@SunkuliCharles
, giving his remarks during Cycle 6 Randomization in Uasin Gishu County which was overseen by
@MSEA_Kenya
and
@SDY_Ke
.He applauded KYEOP as one of the Government projects that is structured and geared towards assisting and growing the Kenyan youth
This morning CAS
@IndustryKE
and
@Trade_Kenya
@DavidOsiany
paid a courtesy call to our offices and held discussions and exchanged ideas with CEO
@HRithaa
and management on how the Authority can better implement it's mandate to serve MSEs.
MSEA has partnered with
@UNDPKenya
to develop the MSE registration management system which will help in establishing a dependable database of MSEs in the country
@Trade_Kenya
@IndustryKE
#ScamAlert
Our attention has been drawn to the messages circulating on social media of people soliciting money to process KYEOP grants.
These messages are FAKE and MSEA does NOT CHARGE ANY FEE TO PROCESS GRANTS.
@KYEOP_Kenya
ATTENTION CYCLE 5 BENEFICIARIES.
The link that had been provided for filling details has been disabled for now. All Cycle 5 youth who MSEA does not have their details will be contacted with a new way forward.
Meet Adams Kimanzi, a young entrepreneur and proprietor of ArtZetu designs, a business he started 7 years ago which is based at Embakasi Village Crafts worksite. Mr. Kimanzi draws and sells portraits, wall hanging decorations.
@IndustryKE
@Trade_Kenya
KAKAMEGA KYEOP SUCCESS STORIES
Meet Ticketed Nipesus Didrus a very vibrant and ambitious 28 year old from Lwakhupa village in Kakamega County,a cycle 7B grant beneficiary who upon receiving her first grant topped it up with her previous savings and invested in Sugarcane farming.
CROCHET CRAFT SUCCESS
Sharon Cherotich is the founder of Shariez Handmade, a company based in Kericho County that makes fashionable bags using nylon macramé yarn. Her company won the best innovative product from Kenya at the just concluded 22nd EAC MSMEs Trade Fair.
KAKAMEGA COUNTY KYEOP CYCLE 7B SUCCESS STORIES
Meet Hannica Adhiambo Mbara a cycle 7B grant beneficiary who used her first grant to expand her existing business. She owns a semi-permanent restaurant in Kakamega town.
@KYEOP_Kenya
The Authority is waiting to receive KYEOP funds from the National Treasury to enable us disburse to all beneficiaries. Kindly remain patient and respectful in your enquiries until the process is finalized.
The digital skills training will empower micro and small businesses acquire skills that are necessary for them to upscale their businesses.
#FutureNiDigital
The newly appointed MSEA Board Chairperson Mr.James Mureu
@JamesMureu
held the first meeting with MSEA DG/CEO Mr. Henry Rithaa
@HRithaa
today to get acquainted with the Authorities operations.
@Industryke
@Trade_Kenya
1/4 PROFILING KYEOP SUCCESS STORIES IN MIGORI COUNTY
Meet Chacha Stephen a cycle 7B beneficiary from Ntimaru Makonge village in Kuria East, Migori County. Upon receiving the 1st tranche of Kshs. 20,000 Chacha hired 3 skilled brick manufacturers to process the bricks in his home.
KYEOP GRANTS ORIENTATION UPDATE ....thread
Grants orientation for cycle 8 is scheduled for 7th-11th November in the following counties:
Nairobi
1. Embakasi central DCC offices Youth Centre hall, next to Mama Lucy Kibaki hospital along Kangundo Road (Kayole junction)...
1/5 PROMOTION OF VALUE ADDITION
MSEA team led by Mr. Edward Munoru accompanied by Mr. Ibrahim Mohamed and Madam Mercy Mukeithi visited the owner of Sweet & Dried (SnD) products Mrs. Mercy Mwenda at her farm and factory in Kamutiria village, Tharaka Nithi County.
1/3 BANANA VALUE ADDITION FOR HEALTHY FLOUR AND ANIMAL FEEDS
Janet Onchangu is the founder of Boka Eats Limited, a banana processing company based in Kisii town that makes gluten free banana flour for all purpose baking, porridge and soups.
@CsChelugui
@HonSusanMangen1
1/5 KYEOP UPDATE
Grants orientation for cycle 7B is scheduled for 29 March to 1 April 2022 in the following counties:
Nairobi
1. Kenya School of Surveying and Mapping
2. Vision Institute, Agrho House 8th floor
3. Uhuru Garden Primary School
1/5PROFILING KYEOP SUCCESS STORIES IN MIGORI COUNTY
Meet Benson Rioba, a cycle 7B KYEOP beneficiary who deals with electronic and phone accessories.He started his business in 2018, Initially as a phone repair then expanded to accessories.
@KYEOP_Kenya
KYEOP UPDATES:
1/3 Cycle 6 Tranche 1 disbursement has been completed for all counties.
Those who had invalid account will be disbursed after the majority accounts have been received and verified.
@KYEOP_Kenya
@Trade_Kenya
@IndustryKE
ATTENTION TO KYEOP CYCLE 5 BENEFICIARIES
We acknowledge and apologise for the delays caused in the disbursement of the cycle 5 funds. The Authority is working to hasten the process. Kindly remain patient and respectful until this is finalized.
MSEA and
@IndustryKE
@Trade_Kenya
are working to support more MSEs through providing working spaces and market linkages to encourage creation of more innovative products.
KYEOP Success Stories:
MSEA DG, Mr. Henry Rithaa visited Jane Katheu, a KYEOP grants beneficiary; who ventured into poultry farming at her home in Katyethoka village, Kaveta Ward in Kitui County.
INNOVATION IN THE KENYAN LEATHER INDUSTRY
Evelyne Karimi is the founder and CEO of Wika Leathers a company that deals in manufacturing of leather goods. Prices range from Kshs. 500 - 20,000 depending on the design, size and quantity.
SOLAR DRIED VEGETABLES
Flaircom Enterprises, a sun-dried indigenous vegetables, fruits and tubers project is providing the springboard for a women’s group to support new enterprise development for their members in Kisii.
MSEs AT NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR (SHOW) 2022– MANUFACTURING
Meet Ronald Onyango from Jericho market co-founder of Tafsiri Creations which deals in making of bags made out of pure leather, denim, synthetic leather and ankara.
1/3 MSEA Embu team in collaboration with Stima Sacco held training for representatives of Dallas women and youth group which is engaged in various livelihood programmes aimed at poverty alleviation such as the making of charcoal briquettes.
LOCAL, HIGH-QUALITY HONEY: KORIEMA HONEY PACKERS
Anne Ng'etich is an entrepreneur who started selling honey using water bottles in 2016. A training on value addition by the ASDSP opened her eyes to massive opportunities in the honey value chain.
1/2 ATTENTION CYCLE 5 BENEFICIARIES:
Tranche 1 of the grant has been sent to beneficiaries in Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Kiambu, Turkana, Kakamega and Migori Counties for those with accounts in all banks other than Co-operative Bank.
1/2 Meet Mr. Stephen Kariuki Kihereko the chairman of Gatuanyaga Artisans Juakali Association and a certified mechanic in Alpha Romeo cars, with over 52 years’ experience.
@Trade_Kenya
@IndustryKE
Meet Alexander Oyoo, a
@BizMbele
beneficiary from Kisumu County. After receiving his 1st tranche,he started his weaving business along the shores of Lake Victoria at Dunga beach, Kisumu.
Promoting Kenyan Agribusiness Sector in the EAC Region 2022
Exhibiting at the 22nd EAC MSMEs Trade fair in,Kololo Kampala is Laban Kiboi of AgriFlora Organic Fertilizers based in Nyahururu,Laikipia County.He organically produces granulated fertilizers & foliar for organic farming
22ND EAC MSMEs TRADE FAIR
Inviting all MSMEs to showcase
#MadeInKenya
products during this year's EAC MSMEs Trade Fair from 8-18 December at the Kololo Independence Grounds, Kampala Uganda.
#EmpoweringMSEs
#BuyKenyaBuildKenya
EMBU MEGA BUSINESS EXPO
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Investment and Industry Hon. Moses Kuria
@HonMoses_Kuria
accompanied by the host Embu County Governor H.E Cecily Mbarire,
@embucountygovt
EAC MSMEs TRADE FAIR
Kenya will sponsor more than 200 micro and small enterprises in the East African Community MSMEs trade fair scheduled for next December in Mwanza, Tanzania.
@IndustryKE
@Trade_Kenya
KILIFI COUNTY KYEOP SUCCESS STORIES
Meet Mapenzi Gladys based in Kaloleni;she is a KYEOP beneficiary who sells charcoal and firewood.Initially,her business was only selling firewood,upon receiving KYEOP grant,she ventured into selling of charcoal and boosted her firewood stock.
MORINGA PROCESSING SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS IN MAKUENI COUNTY
Emuka Moringa Farmers Cooperative Society is a production and marketing cooperative based in the Emali area of Makueni County.The cooperative works with local farmers to aggregate raw moringa produce and value-add it.