Digital Banking & Financial Inclusion

Financial literacy, savings groups, mobile money and formal banking linkages for women entrepreneurs.

Objectives

• To expand access to digital financial services and affordable financing for women and youth entrepreneurs.
• To strengthen entrepreneurs' financial readiness and link them to suitable financial institutions.

Activities

• Profile and assess women-led enterprises to identify financing needs and readiness.
• Provide financial literacy and business management support.
• Link entrepreneurs to banks, SACCOs, and digital finance partners including AROVA, Pearl Bank, and WENDI.
• Facilitate access to financing products including business growth loans, agricultural loans, asset financing, and working capital.

Outcomes

• Increased access to digital banking, credit, and financial services for underserved entrepreneurs.
• Improved financial management skills and credit readiness among women and youth traders.
• More women-led businesses accessing finance to expand, improve productivity, and strengthen participation in trade.