The Department of Enterprise and Industrial Development is mandated to promote entrepreneurship, support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and drive industrial growth across the county. It plays a key role in creating a conducive environment for business development, investment, and job creation. The department facilitates enterprise growth through capacity building, access to credit, and market linkages for traders, cooperatives, and business associations. It also promotes value addition, agro-processing, and innovation to enhance competitiveness and expand local industries.
The department promotes entrepreneurship, supports SMEs, and drives industrial growth.
Key Statistics:
• Over 25,000 registered MSMEs
• 15 major markets
• 11 weekly open-air markets
• 8 registered cooperative societies
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT:
• Biashara Stimulus Program
• Youth Enterprise Fund
• Women in Trade Initiative
• Digital Marketing Training
• Business incubation centers
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT:
• Industrial parks establishment
• Agro-processing promotion
• Value chain hubs:
- Yala: Dairy
- Ugunja: Avocado
- Ukwala: Groundnuts
- Madiany: Cotton
- Bondo: Fish
Investment Opportunities:
• Fish processing plant (Bondo)
• Dairy processing (Yala)
• Fruit juice processing (Ugunja)
• Textile manufacturing
• Digital economy startups
Contact department for investment prospectus.
• Single Business Permit Form
• Cooperative Audit Checklist
• Trade Fair Application
• SME Registration Guide
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