Canada pledges Sh2 billion fund to provide training for small businesses in Kenya

Youth representatives from different countries address the Press during the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. They want the youth agenda included in the talks. [PHOTO: PIUS CHERUIYOT/STANDARD]

Canada has announced a Sh2 billion fund to provide training for the small businesses in Kenya.

The announcement now becomes the latest win by Kenya from the ongoing global meeting of trade ministers in Nairobi and the funding is expected to help Kenya’s poorest and most vulnerable groups.