Funding Window: Local Enterprise Window

Akiporo Bookshop and Computer Services is a bookshop that also provides cybercafé services in Kakuma town. The business serves a varied customer base, including schools, agencies, organizations, students, walk-in customers, and the refugee populations in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, as well as local retail shops. With the support of the KKCF funding, Akiporo Bookshop and Computer Services will procure additional stock and purchase printing equipment to enable the business to cater to the growing printing needs in the region.

Adley Company Limited is a motorcycle and bicycle repair shop that has become a prominent player in Kakuma’s automotive and fabrication sector. The company which serves Kakuma town, Kakuma and Kalobeyei Camps, offers a range of services including spare parts for motorcycles and bicycles. With the support of the KKCF funding, Adley Company Limited will establish a new spare parts shop in Kalobeyei, acquire modern fabrication equipment and have access to working capital for spare parts procurement.

Amani shop specializes in the provision of fast moving consumer products and groceries in Kakuma. The retailer 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 of the KKCF funding, Amani Shop will scale up the business and purchase solar powered freezers to preserve the perishable food stuff.

Barack General Store is a general merchandise shop which is part of the 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 store is a Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) agent, where refugees collect foodstuff using preloaded KCB debit/food cards. With the support of the KKCF funding, Barack General store will construct an additional outlet in Kalobeyei Village 3 and acquire a refrigerator for the new shop.

Ahmed Abdule General Merchandise is a retail outlet trading consumable products and hardware items in Kakuma Camp 2. The outlet 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, and a Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) agent, where refugees collect foodstuff using preloaded KCB debit/food cards With the support of the KKCF funding, Ahmed Abdule General Merchandise will establish a second outlet, acquire a transportation cargo van and increase stock.

Gatuech Tuach Gatlou operares a retail shop in Kakuma Camp 1. His shop 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. Gatuech Tuach Gatlou also runs a banking agency that supports refugees accessing funds within the camp. With the support of the KKCF funding, he will install solar power in the shop, increase the assortment of foodstuff, renovate his outlets, and acquire

Morungule Secondary School is a certified private secondary school specializing in serving the unique needs of its students, including school dropouts, teenage mothers, children heading households, and those seeking adult education. As a significant number of these students face financial barriers that hinder their educational pursuits, Morungule Secondary School extends a helping hand by subsidizing school fees. With the support of the KKCF funding, the school will construct four classrooms and administration block and four toilets.

Samuel Nyimpaye manages a general merchandise retail shop in Kakuma Camp 4. The business specializes in fast-moving consumer goods, primarily catering to the refugee community. With the support from KKCF, Samuel Nyimpae will expand his shop to include a wholesale division, which will enhance its capacity to meet market demands and offer competitive products and services. This investment underscores the shop’s commitment to accommodate the evolving needs of the local community and improve its role as a reliable supplier within the region.

Namoi Turkan Enterprise is a bakery known for its production of baked and fried pastries. The bakery’s presence extends across Kakuma town, Lokangai, and the Kalobeyei camps. With the support of the KKCF funding, Namoi Turkan Enterprise is set to invest in baking equipment and bakery construction. This investment will mechanize the bakery operations, fostering efficiency and scalability to cater to a broader market.

Samow Hardware Shop operates as a combined hardware and beverage store. The business, which operates from a semi-permanent structure, lacks access to the national electricity grid. With the support of the KKCF funding, Samow Hardware Shop will install solar power and procure an array of hardware materials and a diverse range of beverages. This support will enable Samow Hardware Shop to raise reorder thresholds, reduce order frequency, enhance cash flow, and meet customer demand more effectively in Kakuma Camp 3 and Kalobeyei Village 3.