Members of Naliangor Cooperative Society during the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project business development classroom training in Kalokol, Turkana County. Component 2 of the KJET project, implemented by the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority, aims to strengthen the productivity and growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) clusters operating within priority value chains identified under the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.
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Nairobi, Friday 10 November 2025… The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has launched the first cohort of Business Development Services (BDS) Classroom Training under Component 2 of the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project.
The training began today across ten counties and will roll out to all 47 counties over the next five weeks, reaching all 94 clusters selected under Cohort 1.
Component 2 of KJET aims to boost the productivity and growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) clusters working within ten priority value chains identified under the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda. The value chains include edible oils, construction materials, textiles, rice, tea, coffee, dairy, leather, the blue economy, and minerals.
Through structured BDS training and targeted co-investment support, the project seeks to stimulate enterprise growth, improve market access, and support the creation and improvement of jobs.
The nationwide training equips selected clusters with practical business skills drawn from a 12-module curriculum. The modules help MSMEs improve performance, increase productivity, and build long-term competitiveness. The sessions include hands-on exercises, case studies, and interactive group work led by experienced facilitators.
Speaking during the launch in Isiolo County, MSEA Director General Henry Rithaa said the project aims to transform MSMEs into engines of innovation, job creation, and inclusive economic growth under the BETA agenda.
“This training marks a pivotal shift in how MSMEs are supported in Kenya. For the first time, clusters across all counties are receiving structured, practical, and market-driven skills that directly address the gaps limiting their growth. Our goal is simple to enhance productivity, unlock new markets, and position Kenyan enterprises to compete regionally and globally. The KJET Project is not just a training intervention; it is an investment in the long-term competitiveness and resilience of our MSMEs under the BETA agenda,” he said.
After completing the training, all clusters will enter a three-month mentorship phase. During this period, each group will receive personalised, in-person support to help them apply the lessons learned, refine operations, and strengthen business performance.
MSEA is encouraging eligible cooperatives, associations, and cluster-based MSMEs to apply for Cohort 2 of the BDS Training, which is open until 31 December 2025. Interested clusters are advised to apply early through the KJET portal.
