Funding Window: Local Enterprise Window

Nakitongo Retail Shop specializes in the supply of groceries and fresh food items in Kalobeyei. The business maintains a weekly stocking routine, sourcing products from wholesalers in Kakuma. With the support from KKCF, Nakitongo Retail Shop will procure a new refrigerator, renovate the shop and increase stocks.

Comrades Boutique deals in clothing and tailoring services. The business is located in Kakuma town and serves schools, churches, and local institutions among others. With the support from KKCF, Comrades Boutiques will have access to working capital, creating employment and training avenues for local youth and women, as well as extending its market footprint.

Hedapz Electrical Works is a retail electrical shop that also provides electrical installation services for homes, schools, and businesses. With the support of the KKCF funding, Hedapz Electrical Works will widen its business networks among electricians in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, increase its capacity to offer wiring services to the market, engage more technicians and interns.

Gula Agamja Kana runs a general merchandise shop in Kakuma Camp 1 that has evolved into a vibrant retail and wholesale hub. The business 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 the support from KKCF, Gula Agamja Kana will expand his operations into Kakuma Camp 3 and increase his inventory volume.

Nakoyo Enterprises is a retail shop in Kabokorit area of Kakuma town. The shop specializes in fast moving consumer goods such as food stuff and groceries. The business serves walk in customers and institutions such as schools and the Biashara Huduma center offices in Kakuma. With the support of the KKCF funding, Nakoyo Enterprises will have access to additional stock , procure a deep freezer and juice blender.

Young Electronics is an electronic retail shop in Kakuma town. Beyond retail, the business operates as a versatile service center, providing appliance repair services, and holds accreditation as a Star Times dealer that distributes Star Times decoders, aerials, and satellite dishes. With support from the KKCF funding, Young Electronics will operationalize a new shop in Kakuma Camp 4, and bulk purchase electronic and electrical goods.

Flames Five Company Limited trades in electronic equipment, appliances, and mobile phones while also offering phone repair services. When the national grid electricity expanded into the area, there was an exponential growth in the demand for electronics. With support from the KKCF funding, Flames Five Company Limited will be able to meet the new market demand, create more employment opportunities, and train 5 youths every six months.

Felistas Akal Loree runs a motorbike retail outlet. In 2019, she entered a partnership with a business partner who provided initial capital, while Felistas Akal Loree managed logistics and business operations. However, she is now ready to be released from the partnership and establish her own business. With the support from KKCF, Felistas Akal Loree will be able to establish an independent motorcycle sales store and acquire four motorcycles for resale.

Donatien Nyandwi operates a general merchandise wholesale and retail shop in Kakuma Camp 4 . The shop provides essential food items and 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, Donatien Nyandwi will increase his stock, acquire a tuk-tuk vehicle to cater for the business transportation needs, and install a solar system to power his business premises.

Turkana Driving School is a driving school in Kakuma. that currently relies on shared vehicles between Kakuma and Lodwar. Over the years, the demand for driving services in Kakuma and Kalobeyei has risen, supported by the Turkana County Government and Constituency Development Fund (CDF) through technical skills bursaries. With the support of the KKCF funding, TDS will acquire a dedicated motor vehicle for the Kakuma based driving school, construction of a perimeter wall for enhanced security and branding, and integration of computers and accessories to improve access to the Ecitizen platform.