About 2,250 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Turkana are set to benefit from a two-year capacity-building program aimed at helping them meet international trade standards and tap into global markets.
The initiative is a partnership between the Turkana County Government and the International Trade Center (ITC), with funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
This was revealed during a consultative meeting between county officials and ITC representatives at the Department of Trade, Gender and Tourism headquarters in Lodwar.
County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Gender and Tourism, Roseline Aite, said the county is keen on positioning local MSMEs, especially those engaged in value-added beekeeping, basketry, and other traditional crafts, to access export opportunities. "This partnership is likely to open doors for local businesses to become global players and enhance the economic inclusion of MSMEs," said Aite.
