- AFRICA MSME Growth Awards 2026 — Gala: Nov 19, 2026
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About AFRICA MSME Growth Awards
Who We Are
Rewarding Growth, Wherever It Happens
Celebrating the people building Africa, one business at a time.
UZIA Awards is the premier excellence recognition platform of UZIA Africa, designed to identify, celebrate, and amplify the achievements of outstanding entrepreneurs, business leaders, and organisations across the continent — alongside the county governments building the strongest ecosystems for MSME creation, survival, growth and competitiveness.
Organised by UZIA Awards. Our mission: recognising the counties and businesses that make it easier for MSMEs to start, survive, grow and compete.
The 2026 edition features 66 award categories across three tracks: 15 categories for Africa's counties (five pillars — Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Business Growth & Finance, Markets & Procurement, Infrastructure, Industry & Value Chains, and Future-Ready MSMEs), 49 categories for individual entrepreneurs and businesses (seven pillars — Inclusive Entrepreneurship & Empowerment, MSME Growth & Enterprise Excellence, Innovation/Technology & Digital Transformation, Finance/Investment & Business Sustainability, Markets/Trade & Value Chains, Skills/Employment & Enterprise Development, and MSME Ecosystem Leadership & Impact), and 2 Special Recognition awards (Lifetime Achievement and People's Choice) ahead of the AFRICA MSME Growth Awards Gala on Nov 19, 2026 at Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi. Vote for your favourite nominee via our secure platform from Oct 5–Nov 5, 2026.
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The Process
How It Works
From shortlisting to the AFRICA MSME Growth Awards Gala.
1
Shortlisting
Nominees were shortlisted across AFRICA MSME Growth Awards 2026's 66 award categories, recognising the counties and businesses building Africa's MSME growth ecosystem.
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Public Voting
The public votes for their favourite nominee in each category from Oct 5–Nov 5, 2026. Vote bundles start from just KES 10.
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Conference & Awards
The awarding will take place at the AFRICA MSME Growth Awards Gala on Nov 19, 2026 at Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi.
Our Values
What AFRICA MSME Growth Awards Stands For
Impact
We recognise the counties, entrepreneurs and businesses building practical, measurable MSME growth across Africa.
Innovation
We celebrate counties and businesses using technology, digital platforms, innovation hubs and e-commerce to accelerate MSME competitiveness.
Excellence
We recognise counties and businesses benchmarking excellence in Kenya's MSME economy.
Inclusivity
We celebrate counties and businesses supporting women, youth, PWDs, informal businesses, startups and underserved entrepreneurs.
Vote for Your Favourite Nominee
Voting is open Oct 5–Nov 5, 2026. Vote bundles start from just KES 10. Every vote counts towards recognizing this year's Awards honorees.
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