Archives: Investees

Sam Connections is a motorcycle spares and repair service shop in Kakuma Town. Although the business does not stock any motorcycles in their premises, they facilitate the purchase of motorcycles for customers in the area. With the support from KKCF, Sam Connections will set up an affordable credit scheme for their trusted customers, which will increase access to motorbike ownership and, in turn, reduce transport costs in Kakuma. In the long run, Sam Connections plans to increase its motorcycle inventory.

Baba Yusuf Shop is part of a business network of apparel boutiques, general merchandise and cyber services in the Kakuma-Kalobeyei areas. The shop initially began in Kakuma Camp 3 and served as a central hub for goods distribution. Over the years, the business has experienced substantial growth, evolving into a retail chain with six outlets in Kakuma Camps 3 and 4, and Kalobeyei markets. With the support from KKCF, Baba Yusuf Shop will procure more stock from a wider network of suppliers, which will diversify the product range.

Sabe Motors is a shop that deals with the supply of motorcycle spare parts and repair services. With support from the KKCF funding, Sabe Motors will expand the enterprise into a wholesale business.  The business will also hire additional staff, as well as train young people in motorbike repair.

Rebecca Athieng Panchol runs a general shop that specializes in fast-moving consumer goods in Kakuma Camp 1. The shop is also part of the UN World Food Programme‘s Bamba Chakula scheme, an electronic cash-based food assistance facility for refugees in the Kakuma-Kalobeyei area. With support from the KKCF funding, Rebecca Athieng Panchol will expand her business to serve more customers by renovating and constructing more storage space.

Omega Photo Studio and Computer services is located in Kakuma town. The business has grown to offer a variety of products and services, including photography, printing, photocopying, and lamination among others. With the support from KKCF, Omega Photo Studio will update its services by purchasing modern equipment as well as an additional tent to house the business.

Akumae Enterprise is a poultry farm located in Kakuma town. The business specializes in rearing and selling chicks to farmers in Turkana and the neighbouring counties. The business has grown organically with the business gaining popularity as a reputable indigenous poultry breeder, supplying one to three-month-old chicken to farmers. With the support from KKCF, Akumae Enterprises will be able to increase its capacity to produce eggs and poultry meat, and manage the day-old chicks. This investment is set to create more opportunities for other value chain actors, including bakers, restaurants, egg vendors, and supermarkets.

Palet Kuol Puot operates a retail store in Kakuma Camp 1. The shop, which serves 200 households, specializes in essential food items and fast-moving consumer goods. The store is part of the UN World Food Programme‘s Bamba Chakula scheme, an electronic cash-based food assistance facility for refugees in the Kakuma-Kalobeyei area. With the support from KKCF, Palet Kuol Puot will expand his shop, install a solar system that will provide reliable energy, and diversify his product offering.

Skawar Ventures is a honey processing business in Kakuma Town. The business harvests, processes and packages honey sourced from their hives and from local farmers in the region. With the support from KKCF, Skawar Ventures will set up an apiary in Kakuma. This investment will lead to employment opportunities and skills training for community members. By increasing the local production of honey, the business will contribute to better pricing and accessibility of the commodity.

Promise Development Services is a wholesale and retail fish trading. The business initially sold fish from Lake Turkana to vendors in Kakuma and Lodwar before expanding to fish aggregation and transportation. With the support from KKCF, Promise Development Services will expand its product range, increase purchase volumes, and lower transport costs. The business will also create employment opportunities through engaging distributors.

Poultry Green Grocery is a wholesale shop in Kakuma Camp 1. The business trades in cereals fresh produce sourced from various regions. The shop’s client base, includes institutional customers, walk-in customers, and Bamba Chakula agents. With the support from KKCF, Poultry Green Grocery will set up a new store in Kalobeyei and introduce herbs to its product offering.