Kenya Has Programs Built to Fund Your Business. Most Founders Never Access Them.
Government schemes, tax incentives, and public support programs exist for exactly the kind of business you're building. Fanaka Ventures finds them, maps them, and prepares you to qualify.
Kenya-Focused | SME & Startup Specialists | Cross-Border Delivery | India-Based Research Team
The Schemes Exist. The Problem Is Access.
Fragmented Information
Government programs are scattered and difficult to track.
Missed Windows
Founders miss deadlines because they never hear about opportunities in time.
Wrong Applications
Incorrect documentation gets businesses rejected before review.
Kenya's Export Processing Zones offer 0% corporate tax for 10 years. Most founders never apply.
We Do the Navigation. You Focus on Building.
Fanaka researches, maps, and prepares businesses for Kenyan government support programs.
Eligibility Mapping
We perform a comprehensive audit of your business structure and financials against the latest regulatory frameworks to identify high-yield government incentives and support avenues suited for your growth stage.
Scheme Shortlist & Briefing
Our team presents a curated roadmap of grant programs, tax holidays, and public sector partnerships, providing expert briefing on the requirements, benefits, and strategic alignment for each selected opportunity.
Document & Application Preparation
We oversee the assembly of complex application dossiers, ensuring every document meets the institutional rigor required for government approvals, from compliance certificates to technical project briefs.
Submission & Follow-Up Support
Fanaka manages the interface with relevant regulatory bodies, handling the submission process and navigating subsequent follow-ups to secure approvals and ensure the successful deployment of support resources.
Simple, Fixed-Fee Navigation Support
Scheme Discovery Report
Comprehensive audit of eligible schemes and incentives tailored for your sector.
Most Popular
Full Navigation & Application Package
End-to-end support from discovery to dossier submission and follow-up.
Multi-Scheme Retainer
Ongoing advisory and monitoring of new programs and regulatory changes.
Right for Your Business If…
Right Fit
Your business is registered in Kenya and has been operational for at least 12 months.
You are operating in manufacturing, agro-processing, or tech-enabled services.
You have clear financial records and are tax compliant (or willing to become compliant).
You are looking for long-term strategic support rather than quick-fix capital.
Not The Right Fit
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You are looking for unregulated predatory lending or informal debt structures.
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Your business model involves high-risk speculative trading or non-compliant activities.
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You are unwilling to undergo the rigorous documentation process for government schemes.
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You prioritize immediate cash-flow over institutional growth and tax efficiency.
Smart Founders Use Public Money Before Giving Away Equity
0%
Corporate tax for the first 10 years in specialized Export Processing Zones (EPZs).
Non-dilutive funding is the cornerstone of sophisticated capital stacks for Kenyan startups and SMEs. By leveraging government-backed schemes and fiscal incentives, founders can fuel their expansion without sacrificing controlling interests or future exit value. Fanaka Ventures provides the institutional-grade mapping required to identify, qualify for, and secure these public resources, ensuring that private equity is only deployed where it generates the highest strategic leverage.
3–5 Days
Typical response window for our initial strategic assessment of your scheme eligibility.
600+
Actively mapped public schemes and grant incentives currently accessible to Kenyan SMEs.
From First Call to First Application in Under 3 Weeks
Discovery Call
We discuss your business model to identify immediate eligibility for grants and tax benefits.
Research & Mapping
Our team maps 600+ available schemes to your specific sector and operational requirements.
Document Preparation
We compile the institutional-grade dossiers needed to pass rigorous government audits.
Submission & Handover
Our experts manage the interface with regulatory bodies to secure final scheme approvals.