Oya Microcredit Limited Kenya, hosted Ghana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Paul Evans Aidoo, for a media engagement and strategic visit focused on strengthening economic collaboration between Kenya and Ghana while highlighting trade opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
The initiative reflects growing efforts by African countries to deepen cooperation across key industries through the AfCFTA framework.
The visit comes at a time of growing bilateral cooperation between Kenya and Ghana, as both nations work to promote economic empowerment, job creation, and sustainable growth by supporting the formalization and expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The two countries are strengthening economic ties to widen opportunities for SMEs and improve financial inclusion, particularly through cross-border trade, digital finance, and better access to credit.
The High Commissioner commended Oya Microfinance’s commitment to providing accessible financing to entrepreneurs and underserved populations, emphasizing that initiatives like these are key to promoting innovation, employment, and long-term economic development. The visit further highlighted opportunities for cross-border cooperation to strengthen SME ecosystems and broaden financial access across the continent.
The engagement also explored opportunities for collaboration, including knowledge sharing between microfinance institutions in Ghana and Kenya, regional SME support initiatives, and the use of digital finance to expand services to rural populations. The High Commissioner emphasized that such partnerships can empower local enterprises while strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
Oya Microfinance, through its CEO, reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusive financing and supporting SMEs as catalysts for economic growth. The institution also expressed interest in pursuing collaborative initiatives that support both countries’ development agendas and advance financial inclusion across Africa.
Across Africa, microfinance institutions play a critical role in helping SMEs access emerging economic opportunities. Affordable credit, working capital, and customized financial solutions allow small businesses to grow their operations while sustaining millions of livelihoods. Institutions like Oya Microcredit are therefore essential in supporting entrepreneurs and enabling SMEs to unlock opportunities in trade, logistics, and service delivery linked to the continent’s growing economic potential.
“Oya Microcredit is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and businesses by providing financial solutions that drive economic growth and opportunity,” said Wycklife Ochola (BSC-MML), CEO at Oya Microcredit. “This engagement reflects our dedication to fostering partnerships that strengthen African trade and promote sustainable development.”
The visit ultimately underscores the importance of strengthening economic ties between Kenya and Ghana, as African nations continue to deepen cooperation through the African Continental Free Trade Area, the world’s largest free trade area by number of participating countries.
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