KCB Bank Kenya has opened the application process for the entrepreneurship reality show KCB Lions’ Den Season 4. The reality Tv show provides fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs a platform to scale up their businesses.
“The mighty Lions of the jungle are looking for a new pride and you could just be their new business buddy. The Lions have so far signed deals worth KShs. 219.4 million for the past 3 seasons. This time, they come ready, hungry and eager to invest in the next big business,” announced Judith Sidi Odhiambo-Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs in a statement.
The 8-week process opened on March 29, 2019.
The applications are now open online via www.kcb2jiajiri.com/lions-den.
KCB launched the KCB Lions’ Den in 2016.
The past three seasons, the Lions have signed deals worth KSh219.4 million.
KCB Lions’ Den is in line with KCB Group 2jiajiri initiative that seeks to create job opportunities for the youth as well as up skill them for self-employment while at the same time provide training, funding, market place and mentorship for future entrepreneurs.
The initiative aims at empowering 10,000 youth every year to start small businesses for the next five years, which is projected to create 50,000 direct jobs and at least 250,000 indirect jobs during the period.