Midnimo Microfinance participated in the GIZ EPIS Financial Institutions Engagement and SME Finance-Readiness Workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on improving SME access to finance and strengthening financial inclusion.
Midnimo Microfinance participated in the Financial Institutions Engagement and SME Finance-Readiness Workshop organized by GIZ EPIS in Nairobi, Kenya, from 26 to 27 August 2026.
The workshop brought together financial institutions, government representatives, development partners, and Multi-Stakeholder Forums from Baidoa and Kismayo to discuss ways of improving access to finance for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Key discussions focused on:
- Preparing SMEs to become finance-ready
- Improving business data and cash flow management
- Strengthening customer referral systems
- Supporting women and youth-led businesses
- Developing risk-sharing and blended finance solutions
Midnimo Microfinance's participation reflects its continued commitment to strengthening financial inclusion and expanding access to sustainable financial services for Somali entrepreneurs and SMEs.