Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during the Ruiru constituency economic empowerment engagement at Ruiru Technical and Vocational College in Kiambu county/ DPCS
Kenya’s economic stability relies heavily on the growth and strength of the micro, small and medium enterprises, which generate income for at least 17.4 million people, according to the 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
With this huge number, there is no question from where the nation’s economic heartbeat emanates, considering that only 3.4 million are formally employed, which translates to only six per cent of the population.
