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Youth, women SMEs to get Sh11bn tenders in Unilever deal

Unilever Kenya CEO managing director Luck Ochieng with Invest In Africa Kenya lead Terry Kinyua (right) during the signing of a partnership between Unilever and Invest in Africa to accelerate trade for marginalised SMEs by enhancing their access to procurement opportunities. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

By  ELIZABETH KIVUVA

Unilever Kenya has launched a partnership that will see small and medium-sized entities run by the youth, women and people with disabilities get access to tenders worth Sh10.7 billion at the consumer goods group.

The company behind OMO, Geisha and Vaseline has partnered with non-profit firm, Invest in Africa, which offers training and tender opportunities for small traders through a digital platform, Biashara.Now.

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