President William Ruto Saturday launched the Revised Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Policy 2026 during the World MSME Day 2026 celebrations held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), marking a significant milestone in strengthening Kenya’s MSME ecosystem.
The revised policy provides a comprehensive framework for creating an integrated and enabling business environment that will support a productive, competitive, resilient and sustainable MSME sector. It is designed to accelerate enterprise growth, create jobs, generate wealth and drive inclusive economic transformation across the country.
Speaking during the launch, President Ruto called on the private sector to partner with the Government in developing innovative and inclusive financing solutions to bridge the estimated Ksh 3 trillion MSME financing gap, noting that improved access to affordable finance is critical to unlocking the full potential of Kenya’s entrepreneurs.
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to delivering the Government’s Pesa Mfukoni agenda through policies and programmes that empower entrepreneurs, strengthen enterprises, create jobs and expand access to local, regional and global markets.
Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, CBS, reaffirmed the State Department’s commitment to working collaboratively across Government and with the private sector and development partners to implement progressive policies and programmes that enable MSMEs to start, grow and scale their businesses.
She added that the revised policy will strengthen Kenya’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and enhance the sector’s contribution to economic growth, employment creation and shared prosperity.
