{
  "id": 14491070,
  "title": "PS Mang’eni urges African securities exchanges to unlock growth capital for MSMEs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ps-mangeni-urges-african-securities-exchanges-to-unlock-growth",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:16:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/ps-mangeni-urges-african-securities-exchanges-to-unlock-growth-capital-for-msmes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Principal Secretary Susan Auma Mang’eni addressed African securities exchanges, urging them to forge stronger ties with small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to bolster access to long-term growth capital and propel enterprise development throughout the African continent. Delivered at the official launch of the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026, organized by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) in Nairobi, her remarks underscored the vital role of government-private sector collaboration in fostering competitive, robust, and equitable economies. Mang’eni highlighted MSMEs as the lifeblood of commerce and industry in Africa, generating livelihoods and economic opportunities, particularly for the youth and women. Yet, constrained access to affordable financing continues to impede their expansion and competitiveness in regional and global markets. The PS advocated for African securities exchanges to transcend conventional listing services and actively assist MSMEs in enhancing corporate governance, fostering innovation, boosting productivity, and adhering to capital market prerequisites. By preparing enterprises for stock exchange listings and other capital market instruments, she argued, new avenues for sustainable financing, business expansion, and job creation would emerge. Mang’eni challenged ACIS 2026 organizers to give priority to youth-led and women-led enterprises throughout the three-day summit, stressing that MSMEs will be instrumental in addressing Kenya’s annual demand for roughly 1.2 million jobs, with the sector poised to generate at least 70 percent of these opportunities. She reaffirmed her department’s dedication to strengthening collaboration with KNCCI as the Chamber commemorates its 60th anniversary, specifically in bolstering enterprise capacity, broadening market access, and elevating the competitiveness of Kenyan MSMEs. Mang’eni emphasized that sustained partnerships among government, business membership organizations, and capital market institutions are crucial in converting MSMEs into productive, investment-ready enterprises that spur inclusive economic growth, generate decent jobs, and fortify Africa’s standing in the global marketplace.",
  "summary": "Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, has called on securities exchanges across Africa to strengthen partnerships with MSMEs to expand access to long-term growth capital and accelerate enterprise development across the continent. Speaking during the official opening of the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026, hosted by the […] The post…",
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}