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World Bank Supports Kenyan Grant Scheme for Women in STEM and Green Businesses

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What happened

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The World Bank announced support for a new government grant scheme in Kenya, which is implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. The grants are designed to provide non-repayable financing ranging from Shs3.5 million to Shs107 million to women-led micro and small enterprises. Priority under the scheme is given to enterprises operating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), green businesses, and climate-resilient ventures.

From allafrica.com

Why it matters

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The initiative aims to widen access to business financing for women entrepreneurs who previously faced challenges accessing loans under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project. The scheme plans to support at least 2,626 women-owned enterprises across the country.

From allafrica.com

Who's involved

  • World BankProvided financial support for the grant scheme
  • KenyaCountry where the grant scheme is being implemented

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • KenyaSpeculative

    Women-led micro and small enterprises in Kenya might see increased access to non-repayable funding to scale up their operations.

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