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Had a great visit with the leadership of the Eldoret Jua Kali Association (North Rift) and the Eldoret Affordable Housing Jua Kali (Skilled Artisans) Associations in Uasin Ngishu County. Grateful for the chance to engage with these hardworking artisans who are building our Nation

HAPPY LABOUR DAY!!! Today, we celebrate the hands that build, create, repair, and power our nation- the Jua Kali/ Skilled Artisans, your skills and innovations are the backbone of our economy @JuaKali_Skills @makaumutua

Grateful for the warm reception by Machakos County Jua Kali Associations and skilled artisans, led by Secretary General Mr. Abednego. The informal sector remains the backbone of our economy, resilient, innovative, and vital to Kenya’s growth @JuaKali_Skills @UNIDO_Kenya

To the Jua Kali/MSMEs/Informal Sector: If a customer buys once, you’ve made a sale; if they come back, you’ve built trust; if they recommend you, you’re building a brand; and when that trust spreads, your reputation starts working for you. In business, trust builds a legacy.

Honoured to host a high-level UN delegation at Kariokor Jua Kali, led by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Resident Rep & International Trade Centre Deputy Director. Kenya’s informal sector employs millions & is central to inclusive economic transform

Honored to have engaged with the Chairman of East African Business Council , renowned industrialist Dr. Manu Chandaria, alongside key national and regional leaders at the ongoing East African Business & Investment Summit in Nairobi. #EABIS2026 #EACRising #PanAfricanMarket

Honored to present at the 34th Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) Economic Symposium on “Revitalizing Kenyan MSMEs for Regional & Global Competitiveness.” I emphasized that accountants must be growth partners, not just compliance officers @ICPAK_Kenya

Honored to host Dr. Ebiekure Jasper Eradiri, President of the All-Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (AAASME), in Nairobi We exchanged the SME Handbook & AAASME brochure and discussed on strengthening MSMEs across Africa. AAASME is the voice for African MSMEs.

It was a pleasure to hold a bilateral briefing in Nairobi with Hon. Changor Ater Bol, MP & Chair of the Specialist Committee on Livestock and Fisheries (South Sudan), and Mr. Adet Kiir, SG CMSEO–South Sudan Chapter. South Sudan offers strong opportunities for MSMEs &regionaltrade

Supporting the informal economy isn’t just about buying from vendors or artisans. It’s about standing with them, advocating for fair policies, legal protection and infrastructure that helps them thrive. Real change starts from the bottom up.@JuaKali_Skills @LabourSPKE @MSEA_Kenya

On behalf of the Confederation of Micro and Small Enterprises Organization, East Africa the umbrella body representing small businesses and the informal sector in the region, I extend to warm holiday greetings and best wishes for a prosperous New Year to all MSME stakeholders

Honoured to join leadership of Skilled Artisans & Informal Apprenticeship Association-Kenya at Lang’ata Women’s Maximum Prison. saw amazing inmate-made products, true resilience and creativity. Focus: upskilling, branding, market access & digital literacy to support reintegration

The biggest EAC MSMEs Trade Fair comes to a close! Honored to see attendance from the President of Kenya, regional ministers, diplomats & development partners. A powerful platform bringing together entrepreneurs & innovators from all EAC Partner States to boost regional trade

An honour to welcome H.E. the President to officially open the 25th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair today! I was proud to see our Skilled artisans’ excitement as he toured their stands. @JuaKali_Skills @StateHouseKenya

Honored to receive CS Lee Kinyanjui at the Kenya Industrialization Conference 2025 at KICC , celebrating Kenya’s manufacturing strength & innovation!Collaboration drives transformation. #MadeInKenya #Industrialization2025 #Innovation #Trade @JuaKali_Skills @GovLeeKinyanjui

Proud to meet Jua Kali leaders from all 47 counties in Athi River, Kajiado. We discussed among others, the national rollout of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), a major step in uplifting Kenya’s informal sector. Proud to stand with the true drivers of our grassroots economy

Saddened by the passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, a giant of democracy, unity, and justice. I was privileged to meet & learn from him. His legacy will continue to guide us. Heartfelt condolences to his family and all Kenyans during this time of great loss Rest well, Baba

Today, I met with Mr. Teddy Soobramanien, CEO of the COMESA Business Council, on the sidelines of the ongoing COMESA Business Forum & Exhibition at KICC in Nairobi. I presented the SME handbook to him & emphasized the critical role of MSMEs in shaping the region’s economic future

honored to meet Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science Hon. Felix Mutati, PS Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu, and TEVETA DG Cleophas Takaiza during the Africa Skills for Jobs Policy Academy in Nairobi. Exploring how to align skills with economic growth & tackle employment challenges

Proud to join the Africa Skills for Jobs Policy Academy in Nairobi , tackling the youth skills gap and shaping a future, ready workforce across key sectors and future skills #SkillsForJobsAfrica #YouthSkills