The Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund (KKCF) supports the growth of local businesses in and around the Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei settlement in Turkana County, Kenya. By providing grant capital, technical assistance, and business development support, KKCF is helping enterprises thrive.
Across Kakuma and Kalobeyei, small and growing businesses are proving that private sector solutions can succeed even in fragile contexts. These businesses are creating jobs, improving access to essential goods and services, and building stronger, more resilient communities.
Below are stories from businesses supported by KKCF. Each one highlights the real impact of local innovation and investment in refugee and host communities.
Explore how these enterprises are unlocking potential:
- Lifta Kenya is delivering clean, affordable drinking water while promoting plastic recycling and job creation.
- Hydroponics Africa is turning arid land into productive farms using climate-smart technology and inclusive training programs.
- Mama Robi’s Garage is training young people through apprenticeships and building a one-stop hub for motorcycle repairs.
- Kenya Bankers Sacco is extending services to refugees and unbanked residents with tailored financial products.
- Nemlon Enterprises is a thriving tailoring and training business that empowers women and youth through hands-on skills.
- Migingo Fish Supplies is modernizing the fish supply chain in Turkana County with cold storage, improved logistics, and new markets for traders.
