PS Mang'eni Calls on African Securities Exchanges to Expand Growth Capital for MSMEs
Principal Secretary Susan Auma Mang’eni urged African securities exchanges to strengthen partnerships with MSMEs to broaden access to long‑term growth capital.
In Brief
- •Principal Secretary Susan Auma Mang’eni urged African securities exchanges to strengthen partnerships with MSMEs to broaden access to long‑term growth capital.
- •The call was made during the opening of the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit 2026 in Nairobi, hosted by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- •Mang’eni highlighted that MSMEs provide livelihoods for youth and women and are expected to supply 70% of Kenya’s 1.2 million annual job demand.
- •She urged exchanges to go beyond listing services, helping MSMEs improve governance, innovation and productivity to prepare for capital‑market listings.
- •The State Department reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with KNCCI on enterprise capacity and market access.
Why It Matters
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of commerce and industry across Africa, creating livelihoods for youth and women and driving inclusive economic growth. Limited access to affordable financing remains a major constraint, preventing MSMEs from competing regionally and globally. By expanding growth capital through securities exchanges, governments and private sector partners can unlock new pathways to sustainable financing, business expansion and job creation, thereby strengthening Africa’s position in global commerce.
Key Details
- Event
- Africa Commerce & Industry Summit 2026
- Location
- Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi
- Annual Job Demand in Kenya
- 1.2 million jobs
- MSME Job Contribution
- 70% of Kenya’s annual job demand
- Sector Focus
- Youth and women‑led enterprises
- Call to Action
- Expand growth capital via securities exchanges
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