KJET invites Cooperatives, Associations, or cluster-based entities looking to scale, innovate, and access new markets to apply for support under Component 2: Enhancing Cluster Competitiveness.
Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) is a 5-year Government of Kenya project funded by the World Bank (2024-2029). The project development objective (PDO) is ‘To increase private sector investments, access to markets and sustainable finance to create and improve jobs.
The KJET Project Support 2025 project targets to create and improve productivity of select MMSE clusters based on priority value chains envisioned under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. It aims to benefit at least 45,000 Kenyans, including at least 6,800 women through new or improved job opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a registered Cooperative, Association, or cluster-based entity.
- Be in existence for over 2 years.
- Be actively engaged in value addition.
- Have products currently in the market.
Project Components
Strengthening Business and Investment Enabling Reforms
This component supports business and investment enabling reforms in Kenya, including streamlined licensing processes, improved investment-related laws, and enhanced government capacity for investor outreach and service delivery.
Implemented by: State Department for Investment Promotion and Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest)
Enhancing MSME Cluster Competitiveness
Aims to strengthen competitiveness and market access of MSMEs through business development services and co-investment in viable MSME clusters.
Implemented by: Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
Scaling Up Green Financing and Strengthening Climatic Resilience for SMEs
Mobilizes green private capital to support SME adoption of eco-friendly technologies and pilots innovative instruments to manage climatic risks.
Implemented by: Kenya Development Corporation Ltd (KDC)
Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
Strengthens M&E systems and capacity of national implementing agencies and finances project management activities.
Overseen by: State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development
Priority Value Chains
Operate in one of the following priority value chains:
- Edible Oils
- Building Materials
- Textiles
- Tea
- Coffee
- Dairy
- Leather
- Blue Economy
- Minerals
Note: Clusters in other sectors may be considered under exceptional circumstances, depending on alignment with project goals and potential impact.
While the project prioritizes the four value chains listed above, exceptional MSME clusters in other sectors may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on strategic alignment and potential for impact.
- Must have been in operation for over 2 years
- Must be actively engaged in value addition
- Must have products currently in the market
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.
All applications will undergo a rigorous review and verification to confirm eligibility and operational capacity.
Only genuine, operational clusters aligned with the project objectives will be considered for support.
How to Apply
Visit the KJET Project Support 2025 application portal. You will be required to fill in your details and upload relevant supporting documents
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