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EU scheme to give loans and grants to businesses in Kenya

Equity Bank Kenya managing director Polycarp Igathe, European Union Chargé d’Affaires Walter Tretton and Self Help Africa Country director Rebecca Amukhoye in Nairobi on June 12, 2019. The European Union has partnered with the private sector in Kenya to support investments. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  FATMA AHMED

The European Union (EU) has launched a scheme in Kenya to encourage and support private and public investments, and promote creation of jobs.

The External Investment Plan (EIP) was officially launched in Nairobi on June 12, 2019 at an outreach workshop held with entrepreneurs.

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