Moving African enterprises from informality to structure, survival to scale, and local markets to global opportunity.
"To catalyse the prosperity of African enterprises by making them bankable and market-ready."
Ustawi AfriCatalytic Ltd (Ustawi) is a Kenyan-based, Africa-focused catalytic advisory firm that enables MSMEs to become bankable, investable, and globally competitive.
We operate at the intersection of finance, markets, and institutions, building practical pathways that move enterprises from informality to structure.
We measure success by deals closed and finance mobilised.
Connecting banks, DFIs, and donors with private sector growth.
October 14th – 27th, 2026
A high-impact business delegation targeting China’s top manufacturing hubs: Yiwu, Guangzhou, Foshan, and Zhongshan. Secure verified suppliers, bypass middlemen, and scale your enterprise globally.
Flights, Visas, and Premium 4-Star Hotels completely handled.
Direct access to vetted wholesale manufacturers and Canton Fair.
Preparing MSMEs to successfully access finance by aligning their structures directly with strict commercial lender requirements.
Increased bank approval rates
Supporting enterprises to participate effectively in regional and international trade ecosystems without logistical friction.
Direct access to global markets
Partnering with banks, DFIs, and donors to design scalable SME enablement and training programs.
Training converted to transactions
A strategist and enterprise catalyst with over 25 years of experience across consulting, government, and financial services.
A seasoned banker and trade finance specialist with over 20 years of experience in the banking sector.
From Africa to Asia & the Middle East, we provide exposure programs and trade finance links that African enterprises need to scale internationally.
1st Floor, Danjay Apartments,
Valley Arcade, Nairobi
kimani@ustawiafricatalytic.com