M-SAWA Rapid Assessment: Impacts of COVID-19 on Gender Equality and Business Operations of Small Entrepreneurs in Kenya

In July 2020, based on the wide-reaching impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the economic and social context in Kenya, MEDA conducted a rapid assessment intended to understand the effects of COVID-19 on smallholder producers engaged by M-SAWA project partners related to both gender equality and business operations. This report provides an overview of the key findings and recommendations based on this survey, complemented by qualitative information collected from project partners including Lead Firms (LFs),1 business associations and business development service (BDS) providers