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February 4, 2026
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Over 200 start-ups empowered with finance, tax compliance literacy

Over 200 start-ups empowered with finance, tax compliance literacy

Over 200 emerging businesses in Mombasa’s waste management and eco-tourism sectors receive negotiated tax compliance to support growth...

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Over 200 start-ups in Mombasa, focused on waste management and eco-tourism, have received crucial support in tax compliance and financial literacy. This initiative aims to help these budding businesses navigate complex tax structures and access funding, fostering growth in sectors vital to the region's economy.

  • More than 200 businesses in waste management and eco-tourism received negotiated tax compliance.
  • The Executive Director at Big Ship Environmental Conservation, Bosco Juma, highlighted efforts to bridge challenges with service providers like KRA and KBS.
  • The initiative is part of the Bluebiz program, which has trained over 1200 youths, emphasizing support for women and linking entrepreneurs with market off-takers and financial institutions such as KCB and NCBA.

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