Hallo All,
In recognition of the SME sector as the engine of economic development in the East Africa region, we wish to open an interactive forum designed to bring together the various MSE sector stakeholders in the region
This is an interactive site for;
1. Discussion of issues affecting the development of the SME sector in the East Africa Community region
2. Ongoing SME programmes geared towards the support of the sector
3. New innovations from the sector players
4. Exhibitions and trade fares going on or planned within the region
5. New products targeting the sector players
6. Ideas from the rest of the world
7. News from the MSE sector players and associations on their initiatives
You are hereby welcome to share your views and suggestions.
Thank You.
Richard N. Muteti
Associate Director
Small and Medium Enterprise Support, East Africa (SMES East Africa)
"helping Small Business Owners Scale the Steps to Business Success"
Symbol of Hope for Small Businesses in East Africa
39 comments:
10th Regional Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi SME's exhibition is to be held in Gikondo grounds Kigali in Rwanda supported by the regional EAC partner states.
this is an important avenue for promotion of regional SME products and services,transfer of technology and enhancement of the social-economic intergration of the people of East Africa.
Richard N. Muteti
Regional Project Manager
EAC Jua kali/Nguvu Kazi Exhibitions
What are the dates and requirements for this regional exhibition?
We're a community based organization dealing with micro - enterprise development in Kibera, Nairobi.
We appriciate your initiative in this blog . Support services are just what we need in the region!
Francis Onyango
Director, KCEP
kcep_cbo@yahoo.com
Dear Mr. Onyango,
thank you for your inquiry.The 10th regional expo will take place from 27th november to 6th december 2008 in Kgali,Rwanda
R.N.M
This indeed great news!Jua kali sector coming on world stage is a step in the right direction. We hope throgh this forum the artisans will have an opportunity to share their great ideas and innovations inorder to prosper and consequently attract a wide audience from the global mart.
Paul Muthoka
We would like to know what the smes leadership in East Africa is doing towards the creation of youth empowerment in terms of enterpreneuship espeially in regards to the ICT sector.
Is this sector being represented at the forthcoming Kigali Expo?
Jeff Ambundo
ICT Consultant
East Africa Region
Mr. Muteti, Is the KCCT IT sponsored trainings for Small & Medium Enterprenueers still going? More youth here are still showing interest on IT.
Keep up the great work. IT links us well to one global economy.
Frank
REF: CREDIT RATING FOR THE (MSME’s) JUA KALI SECTOR
We are happy to inform you that we have launched a joint initiative between Metropol East Africa (a Credit Rating Agency) and ourselves with the aim of availing access to affordable credit to all the Jua Kali Associations members and the micro and small enterprise sector in general.
We recognize that the Micro and Small Entrepreneurs need to access affordable credit to help them finance their working capital needs and growth, hence the said credit rating initiative for the MSME’s will assist the members to:
Find easier to access credit from banks and trade credit suppliers or more capital from development banks and venture capitals
Improve their internal systems and processes making them attractive to corporate firms wanting to do business with them
Well rated MSME’s may have collateral requirement relaxed and borrow at lower rates.
Credit Rating will also contribute to lowering of borrowing and make disbursements of loans faster
The Credit Rating System for the msme sector is meant to stimulate lending to the sector in East Africa
The above initiative is one of many which we are undertaking with a view of addressing some key pertinent issues impacting negatively on real progress and growth of the Jua Kali sector in the country.
the above initiative has been running since 2007
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Project Manager
CISO EAST AFRICA
GS1: THE GLOBAL LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS(Accessing Barcods)
As an organisation dedicated to improving the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains, globally and across sectors, GS1 has been helping businesses do business with each other for more than 30 years.
GS1 offers a diversified portfolio of products, solutions and technologies, including the GS1 System of standards – the most widely used standards system in the world. GS1’s offer ranges from GS1 Barcodes to GS1 eCom (electronic commerce tools) to next generation technologies and solutions such as GS1 GDSN (data synchronization), EPCglobal (using RFID technologies) and Trace ability.
GS1 also offers a wide range of services to help businesses use these standards and technologies, including training, certification, technical support, and implementation advice.
GS1 operates in more than 20 industries and sectors, including Retail, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Health Care, Transport & Logistics, and Defence. GS1's 108 national organisations address all aspects of the supply chain for companies of all sizes, from small and mid-sized firms to some of the world's largest corporations
We are happy to associate with the GS1 for the benefit of our members in assisting their products be accepted in retail outlets.
Richard N. Muteti
Project Manager
CISO EAST AFRICA
Congratulations to the United Republic of Tanzania for hosting a very successfull 11th EAC Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi Regional Exhibition.its amazing how much talent we have in the East African region.
To the Director,
SMES-East Africa
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Dear colleagues,
RE: APPRECIATION FOR THE SUPPORT TO THE 11TH EAC JUA KALI/ NGUVU KAZI EXPO, 2009.HELD IN DAR ES SALAAM
We have just concluded the highly successful 11th EAC Regional Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi Expo’2009 whose theme was “Promoting Jua Kali / Nguvu Kazi Sector for Regional Competitiveness, Prosperity and Wealth Creation for East Africans”.
The event took off with a mini expo held in arusha from 18th to 21st November 2009, programmed to coincide with the EAC 10 Years’ Anniversary Celebrations. This was followed by the main expo held from 23rd to 29th November 2009 at Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Grounds (Saba Saba Grounds), Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania. The success of the expo is greatly attributed to each one of you for the unwavering and valued support that you provided in ensuring its success.
I feel greatly indebted to the following entities and individuals for their direct and indirect support to the Project Management and wish to extend special thanks to:
The United Republic of Tanzania for hosting the 11th EAC Jua Kali Nguvu Kazi Exhibition.
The East African Community Secretariat.
The East African Community partner states through the respective Ministries responsible for the development of the Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi sector.
The East African Confederation of Informal Sector Organization (EA-CISO) Leadership for taking lead in their tireless efforts in the mobilization of the artisans (exhibitors) across the East African region
The Board of External Trade (BET) leadership for their logistical support and for organizing the magnificent exhibition stands that were of international standards.
The main sponsor for the last ten years, British American Tobacco (BAT), and the other sponsors that supported the various CISO Country chapters.
The Excellency Ambassadors of the partner states for their constant support and wise counsel during the expo.
All the Jua Kali/ Nguvu Kazi Exhibitors from the EAC Partner States and Corporate Institutions who took their time and resources to participate thereby contributing greatly to the success of the expo.
All others who sacrificed their time and resources to make the expo a success.
We look forward to your continuous support as we introduce other programs within the East African Community region aimed at empowering the Micro and Small Entrepreneurs.
Thank you very much.
Yours faithfully,
Richard N. Muteti
Regional Project Manager
11th EAC Jua Kali/ Nguvu Kazi Exhibition 2009.
P.O. Box 6101-00100, GPO - Nairobi
Tel: +254 020 2243283
The MSEF deals with all issues that pertain to the promotion, growth and development of the Micro and Small Entrepreneurs in Kenya; it deals with and undertakes research on the following issues: Public policy affecting the MSEs: Advocacy and lobbying for enabling working environment for MSEs: Dissemination of research findings from research institutions to the MSE sector: Acquisition, development of appropriate technology for use in the MSE sector: Governance and leadership in the MSE sector: Employment creation and poverty reduction amongst the Kenyan citizens
The Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations(KNFJKA) is an umbrella organ serving more than eight hundred primary Jua Kali Associations countrywide whose members are artisans engaged in the production of various goods and services in the various sub-sectors with a structural network through the provinces, to the districts. The sector has a collection of all manner of small scale enterprises which are divided into 18 sub sectors
The Kenya national hawkers association is the umbrella body of the hawkers in the country. It advocates and lobbies for hawkers across the country, was instrumental to the creation of muthurwa market and has 42 branches countrywide
The Confederation of Informal Sector Organizations (CISO) promotes Kenyan informal economic sector products to the regional markets and plays a crucial role in the annual rotational Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi Exhibitions in the East African Community
Small and Medium Enterprise Support, East Africa (SMES, EA) is engaged in the provision of Business Development Support Services to the small and medium enterprise sector:
the Blue MSME’s Jua Kali Individual Retirement Benefits Scheme for workers in the Jua Kali (Informal Economic Sector) in Kenya comes into operation . The name blue represents the twenty shilling contribution amounts that the members of the scheme will be expected to contribute daily for them to make a meaningful savin...g for retirement. The scheme will be run under the tag ‘mbao pension plan’
The above launch targeting the over 8 million of Kenyans working in the Jua Kali or informal sector will be followed shortly by a national education program which shall be conducted jointly with other stakeholders to raise awareness on the need for savings for retirement among the (MSEs) informal economic sector players in the country, hence contributing to the country’s economic growth.
The Jua Kali MSE Sector has lived up to the challenge of setting up their own scheme; I take this opportunity to most sincerely thank all our stakeholders for their support.
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to you all
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
The Kenya Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports today (21ST,Dec 2009) had lunch with youth in the entertainment and media industries at The Stanley. The event hosted by the Entrepreneurship for Youth Empowerment initiative Kenya was attanded by leading contemporary artists including: Nameless, Juakali, Clemo, Mejja, Mr. Lenny, Debbie Asila, Rkay and Mbuvi. Media personalities included Myke Rabar of Home Boyz radio, Robert Soi, Laura Walubengo and DNG.
Invited guests at the meeting were: Mr. Richard Muteti, CEO Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Federations & Director SMES-EA, Tonnie Mello, CEO, Kenya Association of Young Entrepreneurs, KAYE, Mr Sange of Kenya Industrial Property Institute, KIPI and Mr. Benson Kimithi of International Labour Organization, ILO. The event host was Mr.. Mutinda Kavemba, CEO Entrepreneurship for Youth Empowerment, Kenya (EYE-KENYA)
Participants had an opportunity to candidly discuss with the Minister matters relating to their industries and the challenges they are facing. The Minister on her part gave a commitment to engage and pledged Government support the creative industry youth to ensure that her Ministry has sustained engagements with the youth who are the key stakeholders and development of practical programmes to empower the youth improve their lot and play a central role in nation building.
The young people present pledged to work together to establish entrepreneurship as the premier agenda for the youth of Kenya guided by KAYE CEO, Mr. Tonnie Mello.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Mutinda Kavemba
CEO
Entrepreneurship for Youth Empowerment (EYE-KENYA)
GS1
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the MSMEs fraternity in Kenya got a major boost when the President of the Republic of Kenya speaking at a high-level meeting of government officials at KIA on 5th,February 2010, banned the importation of expensive furniture for Government offices and directed the PSs to go for locally-made furniture to help boost job creation for the youth.
to the MSMEs - show your talent/innovation and quality-yes you can!!!!!!!!!
MSE MEMBERSHIP SENSITIZATION WORKSHOP
the leadership of the Kenya National Alliance of Street Vendors and Infomal Traders (KENASVIT)held a national leadership sensitization workshop whose main agenda touched on the pending MSE BILL.
Mr. Richard N. Muteti,CEO Jua Kali Sector was the lead facilitator and presenter on the above.
the workshop was attended by KENASVIT members drawn from Nakuru,Nairobi,Eldoret,Mombasa, machakos,Migori and Kisumu.the other invited guests included the Rift Valley PEDO,KAM,Member of parliament Representative and others.
we congratulate KENASVIT for the leadership they have shown in Kenya by organizing thestreet vendors and the informal traders-we join them in their slogan "LET THE PEOPLE TRADE"
The above meeting took place on on 16th,February 2010 at Kokeb Hotel,Nakuru
PRESS RELEASE…………. February 19, 2010
Small and Medium Enterprise Support, East Africa (SMES, EA) becomes a
member of
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Small and Medium Enterprise Support, East Africa (SMES, EA) engaged in the
provision of Business Development Support Services (BDSS) in the small and
medium enterprise sector and engaged in covering the following areas:
Providing a platform for strategic linkages aimed at value
addition to the SME’s
Assist in growing small enterprises into efficient medium sized
firms
Identify, expose, showcase and market national and regional SME’s
innovations, products and services
Compilation and publication of a sme service providers’ handbook
that lists organizations and other professional associations supporting
SME’s initiatives and programs by providing details of their activities.
Spearheading the creation of an award scheme for public and
private sector institutions that support SME development in the region
Speaking at a brief ceremony of handing over the certificate of membership
to the SMES-EA, today at the chambers headquarters, the leadership of the
two institutions agreed to work closely towards the promotion and
development of the small and medium enterprises in the country, among
areas of collaboration will be :
-engaging in building local and international partnerships that would lead
to access of grants, loans, programs, joint ventures, etc
-jointly engage in organization of Exhibitions and Fairs which will
provide the platform for trade promotion for the members of the two
organizations
That SMES, EA and KNCCI will collaborate in training programmes for the
MSE Sector including Training Needs Assessment (TNA) and undertake the
actual training. The two parties will identify those to be trained and the
kind of training skills required
the two organizations will pursue other resources mobilization avenues
other than through membership drive e.g. by engaging Development Partners,
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Joint Ventures as in Fairs and
Exhibitions
Present during the above ceremony were:
-the chairman of The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry mr
Stephen B. Mbugua
-the Deputy chief executive of The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and
Industry Mr. Peter G. Muiruri
-the Director of Small and Medium Enterprise Support, East Africa (SMES,
EA)Mr, Richard N. Muteti HSC
-The Programmes Director of Small and Medium Enterprise Support, East
Africa (SMES, EA)Miss Lydia Njoroge
-The Chief Executive Officer of the kenya association of young
entrepreneurs (KAYE) Mr.Tonnie Mello
And other senior officials from the two institutions
Lydia Njoroge
Programmes Director
Small & Medium Enterprise Support, East Africa (SMES, EA)
"Promoting SMES Growth in the EAC" for Jobs and Wealth Creation
Training Workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation of Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) Policies
Kenya Gatsby Trust (KGT) in partnership with KEPSA and KIPRA through the Micro and Small Enterprises Federation (MSEF) held a 3day training workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation of Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) Policies
The training was attended by MSE representatives drawn from the 8 provinces and represented by key MSE associations in the country including: Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations, Wananchi Hawkers And Traders Association, Kenya Curio Association, NATTET, Kenya National Jua Kali Sacco, Holistic Health and Wellness Association (HHEWA), Kamukunji Jua Kali Association, Kenya National Hawkers Association (KENAHA), Kenya National Alliance of Street Vendor And Informal Traders (KENASVIT), People With Disabilities Small Trader Organization (PWDSTO), Migori Street Vendors And Small Traders Association, Masaba Jua Kali Association, Nyakach/Nyando Jua Kali Association, RESDEV Consortium, Meru Jua Kali Association, Gar-Gar Jua Kali Association, Tawall Jua Kali Association, Kikuyu Town Ship Mse Association, Kandara District Micro and Small Enterprises Association, Organization of Micro Entrepreneurs Growth Network, Ravine Jua Kali Association, Nakuru Street Traders And Hawkers Association(NASTHA), Eldoret Association Of Small Vendors and Informal Street Traders (ELASVIT), Kakamega Jua Kali Association, Vihiga Jua Kali Association, Marine Fisher folk Association, Ribe Youth Development Association and Mwamvuli Jua Kali Association Kwale.
The objective of this training was to improve over site of MSE Policy implementation with the ultimate aim of institutionalizing a participatory monitoring system for evaluating the progress of MSE Policy in Kenya .
The training was intended to build capacity of the MSE Stakeholders to effectively monitor and evaluate MSE Policy implementation
The training was facilitated by Eliud Moyi of KIPRA; the training took place at waterbuck hotel in Nakuru between 23rd and 26th February 2010.
The leadership of the MSE Sector in Kenya thank the above mentioned development partners for their continued support to the promotion and development of the sector in Kenya .
5th Annual Eastern & Central Africa
Pension Funds Conference 2010
AMC International proudly hosts the 5th Annual Eastern & Central Africa Pension Funds Conference 2010 that will take place on the banks of the luscious Zambezi River at the Zambezi Sun,Livingstone, Zambia on the
5th, 6th & 7th of May 2010.
This highly interactive and informative conference will provide insight to the most important industry related aspects and deliver a program packed with world class networking and benchmarking experiences.
Based on the program theme for 2010, “Promoting value added pension funds in Africa for 2010 and beyond”, the program promise to deliver a wealth of
information and opportunities that include:
· Examine the true nature and reality of the current global economy
related to retirement funds
· Investigate workable strategies for pension fund performance and
measurement
· Positioning your fund to create and ensure high value market
standards
· Detailing the role of trustees in evaluating service providers
· Fund ethics and the role of ethics in the retirement industry
· Identifying the extend of trustees protection and liability
· Addressing the on going need for compliance and governance
· Evaluate the redesign of public sector pension schemes
. Retirement Reforms from a global perspective: analyzing the
current condition that the global economy is forecasting for reformation
of retirement
fund locally
The conference is currently known as the biggest and most comprehensive event for addressing industry related challenges and we would like to herewith invite you as key industry role player to join over 150
delegates that will gather in Zambia on the 5th of May 2010.
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