Women‑led MSMEs Face Credit Gap as Kenya Pushes Governance Reforms
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Women-owned micro-enterprises make up 46 percent of borrowers among micro, small, and medium enterprises in Kenya. However, these businesses hold only a quarter of the outstanding credit. This gap points to existing regulatory and financing hurdles.
Women‑owned micro‑enterprises account for 46% of Kenya’s MSME borrowers yet hold only a quarter of outstanding credit, highlighting financing and regulatory hurdles.