Family Bank has received a major financial boost after securing a Ksh 1.3 billion ($10 million) facility from the BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund. The move aims to expand affordable lending to Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) across Kenya, fueling growth and innovation in the sector.
Highlights:
- Family Bank gets Ksh 1.3 billion funding from BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund.
- Funds will enhance lending capacity for MSMEs across all industries.
- The partnership is expected to drive innovation, business growth, and job creation.
- CEO Nancy Njau says the move aligns with the bank’s mission to empower entrepreneurs.
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Boost for Small Businesses
Family Bank has announced the acquisition of a Ksh 1.3 billion credit facility from the BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund, a move set to strengthen its ability to support Kenya’s MSME sector.
Empowering Entrepreneurs
According to Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau, the partnership will enable the bank to offer more flexible and sustainable financing solutions tailored to small and medium-sized businesses. Njau emphasized that access to affordable credit remains one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs, and this facility will bridge that gap.
Driving Growth and Job Creation
The injection of funds is expected to expand the bank’s lending portfolio, encouraging innovation, enterprise development, and job creation across multiple sectors of the economy. This initiative comes at a time when MSMEs are playing a vital role in economic recovery and resilience amid a tough financial climate.
As Kenya’s MSMEs continue to drive innovation and employment, partnerships like this show that empowering small businesses is key to unlocking the country’s economic potential.
