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July 1, 2025
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UK to Fund 5,000 Kenyan Businesses in Ksh17.7 Billion Deal

UK to Fund 5,000 Kenyan Businesses in Ksh17.7 Billion Deal

The funding is set to unlock tens of thousands of jobs...

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Small businesses in Kenya are set to receive a significant boost with a new Ksh17.7 billion investment from the United Kingdom aimed at the tech and innovation sector.

  • Funding will directly benefit 5,000 digitally enabled micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and create 30,000 new digital jobs.
  • Key figures include President William Ruto and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  • The partnership continues a historical diplomatic relationship and includes plans for the Nairobi Railway City project and military equipment purchases worth Ksh12 billion.

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Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership: Trade and Security Deals

Kenya and UK PM renew partnership with a Ksh12.5 billion military deal and Ksh17.7 billion business funding.

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Mudavadi sets stage for Ruto’s UK deals

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Ruto, UK PM renew strategic partnership to boost trade and security
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Kenya Signs Ksh12.5 Billion Military Deal With UK
Kenya Signs Ksh12.5 Billion Military Deal With UK

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Ruto, UK PM Starmer Renew Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade and Security
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