Backing the businesses that move Kenya forward.
A five-year Government of Kenya project funded by the World Bank, connecting MSME clusters to investment, markets and better jobs.
The big picture
Turning potential into progress
A practical pathway from stronger enterprises to more resilient livelihoods.
Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project is a 5-year Government of Kenya project funded by the World Bank (2024-2029). The project development objective (PDO) is 'To increase private sector investments, access to markets and sustainable finance to create and improve jobs'.
The project targets to create and improve productivity of select MSME clusters based on priority value chains envisioned under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. It aims to benefit at least 45,000 Kenyans, including at least 6,800 women through new or improved job opportunities.
Project Components
Strengthening Business and Investment Enabling Reforms
This component supports business and investment enabling reforms in Kenya, including streamlined licensing processes, improved investment-related laws, and enhanced government capacity for investor outreach and service delivery.
Implemented by: State Department for Investment Promotion and Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest)
Enhancing MSME Cluster Competitiveness
Aims to strengthen competitiveness and market access of MSMEs through business development services and co-investment in viable MSME clusters.
Implemented by: Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
Scaling Up Green Financing and Strengthening Climatic Resilience for SMEs
Mobilizes green private capital to support SME adoption of eco-friendly technologies and pilots innovative instruments to manage climatic risks.
Implemented by: Kenya Development Corporation Ltd (KDC)
Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Strengthens M&E systems and capacity of national implementing agencies and finances project management activities.
Overseen by: State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development
The MSEA pathway
Component 2 puts capability behind ambition.
Component 2, implemented by the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), focuses on Business Development Services (BDS) and Investment Support for MSMEs to enhance productivity, efficiency, and job creation within MSME clusters across the 47 Counties.
Reach
Business Development Services
MSME clusters will receive free generalized and specialized training and capacity building to improve operational efficiency.
Investment
Co-investment opportunities
Support for machinery acquisition through a co-financing approach.
Where the work lands
Priority value chains
The program prioritizes specific value chains under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, selected for their high potential in employment generation and market demand:
Your next step
KJET Call for Applications is Now Open!
The project invites registered Cooperatives, Associations, or cluster-based entities looking to scale, innovate, and access new markets to apply for support under Component 2: Enhancing Cluster Competitiveness.
Deadline
12th October, 2026
Prepare your registration details and supporting documents before starting.
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Application criteria
Be a registered Cooperative, Association, or cluster-based entity
Be in existence for over 2 years
Be actively engaged in value addition
Have products currently in the market
Eligible priority value chains
Operate in one of the following priority value chains:
Note: Clusters in other sectors may be considered under exceptional circumstances, depending on alignment with project goals and potential impact.
How to apply
Take the next step for your cluster.
Fill in your details and upload the relevant supporting documents.
Application process video
See what to prepare before you begin.
Watch this short walkthrough of the application steps and required documents.
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Disclaimer
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection. All applications will undergo a rigorous review and verification to confirm eligibility and operational capacity. Only genuine, operational clusters aligned with the project objectives will be considered for support.