abdikhani ahmed ali

Business Incubation & MSME Development Specialist

Upper Management / Consulting

Garissa

Services offered

I am a Business Development and Innovation Specialist with over 10 years of experience supporting MSMEs, youth enterprises, refugees, and host communities in Kenya. Currently serving as the Business Information & Innovation Centre Manager at KNCCI-Garissa Chapter, I lead incubation, mentorship, and entrepreneurship programs that strengthen startups and early-stage businesses.

I am a certified ILO trainer in Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB), Digitize Your Business (DYB), and Financial Education (FE). I have successfully implemented Business Development Services (BDS) programs in partnership with ILO, WFP, Mastercard Foundation, and other development partners, supporting entrepreneurs in accessing markets, finance, and digital tools.

My expertise includes business incubation, startup coaching, financial literacy training, proposal development, project management, and ecosystem partnership building. I am passionate about innovation, inclusive economic growth, and empowering marginalized communities through sustainable entrepreneurship.

I believe in practical, results-driven solutions that turn ideas into viable enterprises and create lasting social and economic impact.

Business development

Startup coaching

Business incubation

Financial literacy training

Innovation specialist

Approximate rate: USD$ 30 per hour

Experience

Business Development and Innovation Specialist with over 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship development, incubation management, and MSME capacity building. Currently serving as Business Information & Innovation Centre Manager at KNCCI-Garissa Chapter, leading Business Development Services (BDS), startup mentorship, digital skills training, and ecosystem partnerships. Certified ILO trainer in SIYB, Digitize Your Business (DYB), and Financial Education (FE), with experience supporting youth, refugees, returnees, and host communities through inclusive enterprise development programs funded by ILO, WFP, Mastercard Foundation, and other partners. Skilled in project management, proposal development, financial literacy training, and innovation hub coordination.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies (2022) with specialization in entrepreneurship and community development. Diploma in Community Development (2012). Certified ILO Trainer in Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB), Digitize Your Business (DYB), and Financial Education (FE). Additional professional training in Civilian Security Coordination and Human Rights (Strategic Level) from the International Peace Support Training Centre, Nairobi. Continuous professional development in business incubation, grants management, financial literacy, and MSME ecosystem strengthening.