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KIEP 250+

KIEP 250+ is a project under the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project, launched in November 2020, aimed at enhancing productivity and competitiveness among over 250 SMEs in Kenya's manufacturing and trade sectors.

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What KIEP 250+ does

What KIEP 250+ is

KIEP 250+ is a project under the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project, launched in November 2020, aimed at enhancing productivity and competitiveness among over 250 SMEs in Kenya's manufacturing and trade sectors.

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Grant Maker
Founded
Founded in 2020
Approximate age
About 6 years
Structured capabilities
Grantor
Last reviewed
April 11, 2026

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KIEP 250+ as a grantor

Grant thesis

The Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) aims to enhance innovation and productivity within select private-sector firms in Kenya, aligning with the country's Vision 2030 for economic transformation.

Focus narrative

KIEP focuses on increasing innovation and productivity in the private sector. It aims to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Kenya, addressing challenges related to slow structural transformation and low productivity in key sectors.

Grant economics

Grant range
$450,000–$3,700,000
Dilutive
No
Nonprofit only
No

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Last reviewed

April 11, 2026

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