Nairobi eyes trade partnership to support MSMEs
The Nairobi City County Government is working with the State Department for Trade to support traders and MSMEs through skills development and improved market access.
Rose Masita, Director for Domestic Trade
The Nairobi City County Government is exploring a partnership with Kenya’s State Department for Trade to promote inclusive trade and drive sustainable economic development across the city.
The proposed collaboration aims to support traders and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through capacity-building programs, technical assistance, and stronger institutional coordination. By enhancing business management skills, improving market access, and facilitating trade, the initiative seeks to help businesses become more competitive in both domestic and regional markets, while leveraging opportunities presented by the East African Community (EAC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
In addition to training and support, the partnership will focus on strengthening trade mapping, data collection, and research capabilities to enable more targeted, evidence-based interventions for both formal and informal traders.
To advance the initiative, Director for Domestic Trade Rose Masita chaired a meeting with officials from the State Department for Trade and the Nairobi City County Government to discuss key priorities and outline the next steps for implementation.
