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Speaking at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi ahead of the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair, Oparanya emphasized that the fair aims to promote market access for small businesses and foster integration within East Africa.
Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Chief Executive Officer Raimond Molenje made the announcement during the launch of the Nature Positive Financing Assessment Report, reiterating the sector’s commitment to funding nature-related enterprises to build a resilient green economy.
Owalo praised the initiative, noting that it has significantly improved the disposable incomes of many Kenyans, particularly those at the bottom of the economic pyramid.
Oparanya pointed out that outdated data has limited the government’s ability to deliver precise assistance in key areas such as financing, market access, digital technology adoption, and climate resilience,
“These are not just promises written on paper. They represent real, tangible opportunities,” he said.