Sidian Bank, KIE to increase loans for manufacturers
The partnership will provide MSMEs with financing, training and business support, as well as referrals to larger credit facilities as they expand...
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Sidian Bank and Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) have partnered to enhance access to loans and business support for small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya.
- The collaboration aims to provide MSMEs with tailored financing, training, and business development services.
- Key players include Sidian Bank Managing Director and CEO John Okulo, KIE Managing Director Nelson Kwamini, and State Department for MSMEs Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni.
- The partnership will initially focus on businesses involved in manufacturing and value addition, offering solutions responsive to their specific needs and growth stages.
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