I&M Bank has partnered with B Lab Africa to strengthen the capacity of small to medium sized businesses within the listed lender's ecosystem.
- •The RSB program run by B Lab Africa, is a nine-week blended learning experience designed to equip SMEs with expert guidance on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and equip them with practical tools to build resilient, sustainable, and future-ready business models.
- •The programme targets established businesses with annual revenues between KSh 6 million and KSh 120 million and teams of 10 to 100 employees.
- •Participating SMEs will benefit from a hybrid learning model with expert-led Modules, as well as bi-monthly one on one calls to provide tailored guidance and accountability and peer networking with a community of likeminded business leaders across Kenya, South Africa, Mauritius, and Nigeria.
"We are intentionally investing in building stronger, more resilient SMEs that are equipped to adapt to evolving market dynamics and create sustainable long-term value. The programme will not only strengthen their operational resilience but also unlock new opportunities for inclusive and sustainable growth,” I&M Bank Director Retail & Business Banking Shameer Patel.
The program will target enterprises that have moved beyond proof of concept and are now scaling operations, expanding market reach, and strengthening internal infrastructure.
I&M Bank will sponsor 80% of the programme cost per participant (US$ 240), with each SME contributing the remaining 20% (US$ 60).
