Funding Window: Local Enterprise Window

Turkana College of Technical and Business Studies Limited provides diploma and certificate program courses in agriculture, business management, and accountancy among others. Accredited under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) framework, the institution is certified to deliver diploma and certificate courses for Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), Kenya Accounts and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB), and Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM). With support from KKCF, Turkana College of Technical and Business Studies Limited will construct new classrooms and a computer lab.

Turu Computer Training Centre is a computer accessories shop and cybercafe in Kakuma Town. The business offers multiple services, including hardware repairs, photocopying, photo production and trainings on computer packages. With support from KKCF, Turu Computer Training Centre will be able to employ two additional staff, and train young people on ICT skills.

Wandey Company Limited has a retail and wholesale outlet that specializes in the sale of electrical accessories, electronics, mobile phones, and power installation services in Kakuma. The business is also a certified Multichoice Satellite dealer and provides installation services in the market. With the support from KKCF, Wandey Company Limited will scale its business, strengthen the supply chain of solar products, and market its products and services to a larger market.

Sweetwater Trading & Supplies Enterprises is a retail shop and butchery with two outlets in Kakuma Town and Kakuma Camp 2. The outlet in Kakuma Camp 2 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. The business supplies household items, beverages, and food commodities to local organizations, government institutions, and the general public. With the support from KKCF, Sweetwater Trading & Supplies Enterprises will access additional working capital and procure equipment.

Gorgeous Enterprise is a retail shop with two outlets in Kakuma Town and Kakuma Camp 1. Gorgeous Enterprise specializes in the sale of diverse household items, assorted retail products, beverages, beauty products, and stationary items.  With the support from KKCF, Gorgeous Enterprises will expand one of its outlets by adding storage space and procuring coolers.

Destiny Motorbikes Spare Parts specializes in the sale of motorbike spare parts and repair services. With the support from KKCF, Destiny Motorbikes Spare Parts will expand its garage, accommodate more workers, and improve work efficiency within the garage for increased productivity and more affordable products and services.

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.