Government tender requirements locking out SMEs, Expert

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 2 – Stringent certification requirements are locking many small businesses out of lucrative government tenders, denying startups an opportunity to grow despite their role in creating jobs,…..

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Stringent certification requirements are hindering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from accessing lucrative government tenders, an expert has warned.

Many government tenders demand several years of financial records and operational experience, which startups often lack.
SME expert and Linkaya Cleaning Services founder Linda Eronjo highlighted that this effectively favors established companies and limits job creation potential.
Eronjo called for collaboration between the government, financial institutions, and business associations to create pathways for SMEs to qualify for financing and compete for public procurement.

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