Building a vibrant East African economy one enterprise at a time since 1994. It is a regional umbrella body representing the interests of the informal sector, majority of who are in the Micro and Small Enterprises working through country CMSEO-EA Chapters that collaborate with national Business Member Organizations (BMOs)
Our services
Advocacy
We advocate for policies that support the growth and development of micro and small enterprises across East Africa.
Capacity Building
We provide training programs, workshops, and resources to help entrepreneurs develop their business capabilities.
Market Promotion
We help members promote their products and services regionally through trade fairs, exhibitions, and networking events.
Our regional presence
CMSEO-EA currently draws representation from seven East African Community partner states and working on further outreach to Somalia:
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Republic of Burundi
- Republic of Kenya
- Republic of South Sudan
- Republic of Rwanda
- United Republic Of Tanzania
- Republic of Uganda
Our regional presence
