ABOUT US
ENTREPRENEURS HELPING HANDS AWESOME STORY
“Entrepreneurs Helping Hands” Is A Digital Directory Of All Agencies (State & Private), Institutions, Financiers, Incubators, and Organisations That Assist In Nurturing, Growth, Up-Scaling and The Sustainability Of Small Business (MSMEs And Start-Ups In Kenya). This is a deliberate attempt to bring together all the contacts of these institutions, including the details of their functions in a single platform so that their resources can be consulted and used easily.
According To Kenya Micro, Small And Medium Establishment (MSME Reports The MSMEs Creates Direct Employment Opportunities for 14.9 Million People, Generating Ksh 3.4 Trillion To The Economy Which Is Equal To 28% Of The National Output Pegged By The Ministry Of Finance At Ksh 9.9 Trillion. This means that 48% of the country is under the management of SMEs! However, the flip-flop to the positive figures presents another report that paints worrisome trends in SME growth, sustainability, and scaling. Two out of three small and medium-sized companies are going bankrupt. Seventy percent of them will not be celebrating their 5th anniversary.
The Global Entrepreneur Monitor (G.E.M) Report Says That While Africa Is Not Alone In Its Decline And Dismal Failure Of Small Businesses, What Remains Concerning Is The Continents Low Level Of Start-Up Activity. Mike Anderson, Founder, And CEO – South Africa Business Chamber Say That “There Are Many Mixed Messages When It Comes To The Spirit Of Entrepreneurship, But What Remains Key Is To Continue Working Towards Building A Culture Of Self- Employment And Sustainability.
The Entire Entrepreneurship Value Chain Must Come Together In A Firm Commitment To Offer Funding, Mentorship, Support Structures And Timely Information So That A Big Number Of This Small Business Can Be Upscaled.
At “Helping Hands” Our Position Is That We Ought Not to Rely On Statistics Alone. If We Did This, We Would Not Be Able To Nature Small Business At All, Instead, We Would Rely On The Few Multinations To Build Our Economy. This Is The Polar Opposite Of What We Need As A Nation. We Need To Create Our Own Wealth, We Need To Create Platforms, Seminars And Workshop, Programmes To That They Can Form Fundable Businesses, Which Can Then Offer Employment Opportunities And Have Positive Impact Within The Community.
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“Entrepreneurs Helping Hands” Is One Such A Platform.
TARGET : - - The MSMEs In Kenya
- - Start-Ups
- - Merchants Vendor Retailers, Artists, Farmers, Sportsmen And The Coltage Industry
“Information Is Power. The Right Information Is Powerful."
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to connect you, the entrepreneur, the MSME with the many institutions and organizations that can then help you start, manage and upscale your enterprise. We keep you in touch with all upcoming /happening support programs near you.
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Impact Stories From Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs share the lessons they have picked and the impacts seen in their business.
I was looking for an institution that would assist me take my fish farming venture to the next level. On the Agri-Biz Support Section, in the Helping Hands Website, I compared and called 30 institutions. Samaki Ltd impressed me most. To date, they have taken me through 3 trainings and supported my farming with fingerlingd and high yield feeds.
Kevin Ochieng
As an entrepreneur keen on joining the construction sector, I was groping in the dark not knowing where to get help. Luckily a friend of mine told me about Helping Hands Website. I found an entire listing dedicated to Women-Business Suppor. I contacted Women in Real Estate Organization who Responded in kind and gave me advice and insight on what it takes to join the Real Industry.
Brenda Nanjala
ReviKnowing about emerging entrepreneurs support programmes is now super easy. I stumbled upon the Stanbic Bank Funding Programme in the Helping Hands Website. The bank took me through what it takes to access business support and a loan facility. To me Helping Hands is the best thing that happened in the MSMEs Landscape.
Simon Rotich
I wanted to learn how to manufacture yoghurt and fruit juices. I browsed through "Helping Hands" website database and contacted upto ten trainers. Finally I settled on K.I.R.D.I who then incubated me for 6 months. I currently run a Busy Cottage industry employing 10 youths.
Leah Mwihaki Kirinyaga