In a move set to invigorate Kenya’s economic landscape, the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) have forged a strategic partnership aimed at advancing capital market financing opportunities for the country’s manufacturing sector. The collaboration is anticipated to play a pivotal role in fostering financial inclusivity, accelerating SME growth, and propelling overall economic development.
The comprehensive partnership, underpinned by mutual goals, has been designed to achieve a multi-faceted impact:
- Advancing the Financial Services Sector
The partnership seeks to enhance the financial services sector by bolstering investment opportunities and expanding avenues for businesses, particularly SMEs, to access the capital markets. By promoting diverse financial instruments and encouraging active participation in capital market activities, both organizations envision a more robust and resilient financial ecosystem. - Accelerating SME Access to Capital Market Financing
SMEs often face challenges in accessing appropriate financing to fuel their growth ambitions. Through this collaboration, NSE and KAM aim to break down these barriers, empowering SMEs to tap into the capital markets for funding. This injection of capital is expected to drive innovation, increase production capacities, and ultimately contribute to the creation of new jobs. - Stimulating Economic Growth and Job Creation
As SMEs form the backbone of Kenya’s economy, their expansion has a direct correlation to national economic growth and job creation. By facilitating SMEs’ access to capital market financing, this partnership is positioned to ignite a chain reaction of increased investments, production, and employment opportunities. - Capacity Building through Training and Consulting Services
Recognizing the importance of equipping businesses with the necessary skills and knowledge, NSE and KAM are committed to providing training and consulting services. This initiative will enable manufacturers to navigate the complexities of capital markets, make informed financial decisions, and maximize the benefits of participating in these markets.
Geoffrey Odundo, CEO of NSE, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are delighted about this partnership that will enable us to broaden financing opportunities for KAM members through capital market solutions in both our public and private markets. This will enable manufacturers to raise long-term and affordable capital for their strategic objectives. This initiative will empower manufacturers to raise long-term and affordable capital for their strategic objectives. This will enable businesses to thrive, create employment, and contribute to Kenya’s economic transformation.”
KAM CEO Anthony Mwangi emphasized the alignment between the collaboration and the Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA), which prioritizes SME development. “This is a great opportunity to enhance access to financing and strengthen government-corporate relationships for SMEs, which is one of the Association’s core strategic pillars,” he stated.
Founded in 1959, KAM has evolved into a dynamic and respected business association that advocates for the interests of manufacturers in Kenya. Representing the manufacturing value-add industries, KAM facilitates cooperation, dialogue, and understanding between the private sector and the government. The partnership between NSE and KAM heralds a new era of economic empowerment and growth for Kenya, promising a brighter future for the nation’s manufacturing sector and the economy as a whole.
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August 31, 2023
Delino Gayweh
Serrari Financial Analyst
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