
Kenyan theatre company Story Zetu expanded from small productions to sold-out shows after securing financing from the HEVA Fund when banks were reluctant to back its work, according to Capital FM Business. The facility reportedly provided capital and confidence to stage larger productions, create jobs and improve pay for actors and crew. The story frames the funding as a turning point for the company’s growth and for Kenya’s creative economy.
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