As part of the LEGEND Project, we supported the economic empowerment of Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) in four counties—Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, and Taita Taveta. Our efforts targeted a minimum of 80 SMEs operating within the aquaculture, poultry, and horticulture value chains, adhering to the project’s eligibility criteria.

A comprehensive needs assessment was conducted to prioritize the selected SMEs, enabling the design of tailored improvement packages. These market-driven Business Development Services (BDS) addressed critical areas such as access to finance, markets, supply chain management, technology advancement, product development, investment readiness, human resources policy, gender mainstreaming, and environmental sustainability.

By providing these tailored services, we strengthened the SMEs’ operational capacity and competitiveness, while fostering functional linkages to financial institutions and markets.