Building the businesses that build Africa.
SIYB Africa Social Enterprise Limited is a Business Development Services social enterprise advancing entrepreneurship, enterprise growth and sustainable livelihoods across Africa. We combine globally recognised programmes with local expertise, coaching, mentorship and management consulting to help people start, improve, formalise, digitalise and grow sustainable enterprises.
A short history
- 1984
Founded as IYB-Kenya — an ILO pilot project for enterprise development.
- 1993
Became an autonomous company serving MSMEs across East Africa.
- 2019
Rebranded to SIYB Africa Social Enterprise Limited to reflect a pan-African mission.
- Today
40+ years on: 100,000+ MSMEs trained, USD 150M+ mobilized, 130+ country footprint.
A BDS social enterprise built for practical results
We work with aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, MSMEs, farmers, producer organisations, women, youth and persons with disabilities — as well as trainers, financial institutions, development organisations, governments and private-sector partners.
Our ecosystem brings together skills, enterprise support, finance, markets, technology and networks. Training is the starting point; continuing support helps enterprises apply what they learn and pursue sustainable growth.
Our enterprise development model
Official partner of the International Labour Organization.
Recognized training institution under Kenya's NITA.
Alumni across East Africa and beyond.
SIYB methodology deployed globally.
Our organizational structure
