Overview
- Act: Micro and Small Enterprises Act, 2012 (No. 55 of 2012)
- Formed: 2013
- CEO: Henry M. Rithaa
The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) was established in 2013 under the Micro and Small Enterprises Act, 2012. Its primary mandate is to promote, develop, and regulate micro and small enterprises in Kenya. The authority facilitates access to finance, provides business development services, and formulates policies to enhance the growth of SMEs. By fostering entrepreneurship and creating a conducive environment for small businesses, MSEA plays a critical role in driving economic development and job creation in the country.
CEO: Henry M. Rithaa
Henry M. Rithaa is the Chief Executive Officer of the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) in Kenya. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Nairobi and has extensive experience in the microfinance sector, having previously served as the Managing Director of the Meru County Microfinance Corporation and as a Lending and Investment Manager at the Youth Fund.
Management Team
Henry M. Rithaa
CEO
Simon O. Nyamolo
Director, Corporate Services
Edward Karani
Director, Infrastructure Development, Technology and Innovation
Willy Sigey
Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management
Kangor Yatich
Deputy Director, Business, Development, Marketing and Trade
Mary Chege
Chief Legal
Elizabeth Mulae
Head of Corporate Communications
Marsela Tumo
Head Human Resource Management
Reynold Njue
Ag. Director Planning, Partnership and Advocacy
Dr. Caroline Kiende
Director, Business Development, Marketing and Trade
Maureen Grace Chogo
Registrar of MSES
Board of Governors
James N. Mureu
Chairman
Susan Auma Mang’eni
PS State Department of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development
Henry M. Rithaa
Board Secretary/CEO
Billy Baltazar
Director
Margaret Kathambi Gitonga
Director
George Mbogo
Alternate to PS State Department for Youth Affairs
Milka Muthui
Alternate to the PS State Department for Trade
Joseph Mbeva
Alternate to the PS State Department for Industrialization.
Adan S. Abdullahi
Director
Felix Kabara Chege
Director
Anthony Mwangi
Director
Timothy Biwott
Director
Benard Kiragu
Director
James Kaburu
Director
Adams Sospeter
Director
Peter Odhengo
Director
Functions
- Policy Formulation: Develop and implement policies that promote the growth of micro and small enterprises.
- Access to Finance: Facilitate access to credit and financing options for micro and small businesses.
- Capacity Building: Provide training and development programs to enhance entrepreneurial skills among small business owners.
- Business Development Services: Offer advisory services and support to help enterprises grow and become competitive.
- Regulatory Framework: Establish and enforce regulations governing the operation of micro and small enterprises.
- Research and Data Collection: Conduct research and gather data to inform policy decisions and support small enterprise development.
- Market Linkages: Create platforms to connect micro and small enterprises with markets for their products and services.
- Networking: Foster collaboration among stakeholders in the micro and small enterprise sector.
- Promotion of Entrepreneurship: Advocate for the importance of entrepreneurship in economic development.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Assess the performance and impact of initiatives aimed at promoting micro and small enterprises.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O. Box 48823–00100 Nairobi
- Utalii House, Utalii Lane, 10th Floor
- PR88+JF Nairobi
- info@msea.go.ke
- 0770 666 000 / +254 (20) 3340006