PS Mang’eni Urges African Stock Exchanges to Unlock Growth Capital for MSMEs
Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, has called on securities exchanges across Africa to partner with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them access long-term growth capital and accelerate enterprise development on the continent. Speaking at the official opening of the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026 at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, PS Mang’eni emphasized that stronger collaboration between governments and the private sector is crucial to building competitive, resilient, and inclusive African economies. Addressing the Financing Bottleneck While highlighting MSMEs as the backbone of commerce and industry across Africa, Mang’eni noted that the sector remains the primary source of livelihoods and economic opportunities—particularly for youth and women. However, restricted access to affordable financing continues to hold back business growth and limit...