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Local Enterprise Development Window



The Local Enterprise Development (LED) Window targeted local small and medium-sized enterprises that are currently operating in the Kakuma Kalobeyei area or those that would like to expand into this area from the wider Turkana County.



Abdulle Shop provides consumable products to the residents of Kakuma camp mainly cereals and groceries. He is one of the contracting businesses by the World Food Programme (WFP) as a Bamba Chakula trader. Through KKCF funding the retailer intends to expand the business and restock with an additional variety of products to meet the growing […]

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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 […]

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AEC Kenya is a social enterprise that provides investment products and consulting/training services in underserved areas, including Kakuma/Kalobeyei and Dadaab. AEC Kenya recognizes the potential of refugee communities, often overlooked by one-size-fits-all traditional aid model. The company positions refugees as clients which allows them choice and mutual accountability. To date, AEC Kenya has provided 1,800 […]

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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 […]

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Akiberanu Enterprises is a general hardware and merchandise shop located in Kalobeyei. With the growing demand for educational materials, the owner also established a bookshop in Kakuma Camp 1 that caters to the educational needs of school-going children and local schools. With the support of the KKCF funding, Akiberanu Enterprises aims to provide carpentry and […]

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Akicha Private Limited Company is an apparel shop, offering a diverse range of clothing products as well as assorted household items. With the support of the KKCF funding, Maria Akai will expand her current storage capacity, access working capital for bulk purchasing and enhance merchandise security. This approach will enable her to offer price benefits […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Artech East Africa is a financial institution that mobilizes community groups, trains them on business, management, savings models and later lends to them The company has a branch in Lodwar and through funding from KKCF is expanding its operations to Kakuma where it will work with Micro Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (MSMEs). By provision of […]

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Atta Nayece Media Services Limited is a local radio station based in Kakuma that has programming in several local languages including Turkana, Swahili, English and Juba Arabic. The station currently has a social educative impact, particularly on the youths who are majority of the listeners. Over the years the station has grown to offer wide […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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Bered Ali Dini specializes in the sale of construction materials in Kakuma Camp 1. His primary customer base consists of refugees initiating or expanding their ventures. The KKCF funding will support Bered Ali Dini with the necessary working capital and construction resources to expand his business. This move not only offers a convenient way to […]

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Blue Light Prince Academy offers education services from early childhood development learning to primary school level in the Kakuma Kalobeyei area. The vastness of Kakuma and Kalobeyei, the distance between schools and refugee camps, and nomadic lifestyle of the host community has created a huge strain on the education sector in the region as children […]

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Bridgemoss Investment is a general retail shop that specializes in general foodstuffs, home appliances and cosmetics. The business is the primary retail outlet for hawkers, motorcycle riders, public service vehicle attendants and a significant number of Kakuma Town residents. With the support from KKCF, Bridgemoss Investments will undertake renovation works, procure refrigerators, and install a […]

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Bujumbura shop is a retail and wholesale outlet in Kakuma Camp 3. The business, which specializes in a variety of food items and household goods, is part of the WFP Bamba Chakula scheme, an electronic cash-based food assistance facility for refugees in the Kakuma-Kalobeyei area. With the support from KKCF, Bujumbura Shop will stock the […]

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Camel Variety Investment specializes in the distribution of fresh produce within the Kakuma-Kalobeyei area. These high-quality products are supplied in bulk to high-volume consumers, including grocery stores, schools, and hotels. With the support from KKCF, Camel Variety Investment will establish a larger outlet and acquire a refrigeration container that will enable the business to expand […]

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Clearface printers is a graphic design and print company that offers outdoor ads, digital design, branding, and general printing services in Kakuma. Printing, branding and designs technologies have greatly improved with time as they offer fast, top-quality designs at reasonable costs. In Kakuma, with many international Ngo and upcoming SMEs, the print industry has potential […]

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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.

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Dan Fabricators offers welding and fabrication services in Kakuma town. Despite the existence of a large population of about 260,000, the Furniture and metalwork market is largely untapped in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Through the KKCF funding, Dan Fabricators will expand its operations and acquire a standby generator that will guarantee business continuity in providing quality […]

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Dembu Investments started as a motorbike spare parts shop that diversified into motor vehicle spare parts and the servicing of vehicles. The Motor vehicle and motorbike service business in Kakuma is largely untapped with vehicles being driven to Lodwar and Kitale for service and maintenance. The Motor vehicle and motorbike service business in Kakuma is […]

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Deniza Maliyo operates a retail and wholesale shop in Kalobeyei, specializing in fast-moving consumer goods. The shop caters to the needs of 100 refugee households on a monthly basis. It 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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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Elegance Hair Salon is a business that offers affordable and quality haircuts and salon services in the area. With the support from KKCF, Elegance Hair Salon will renovate and upgrade its business premises, as well as procure additional equipment and products that will help increase the quality of its services.

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Eruko Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited is a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) that operates in Lodwar town. It provides savings and loans to its members while also availing aloe products as an income generating activity. The SACCO has also carved out its niche in the region with its unique soap products as […]

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Fascent Enterprise is a clothing boutique shop located in Kakuma, offering a diverse range of products. With the support of the KKCF funding, Fascent Enterprises will source merchandise in larger quantities. This initiative will involve establishing efficient arrangements that streamline the delivery of high-quality bulk consignments to Kakuma. By reducing logistical costs, minimizing inconveniences, and […]

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Hassan Halimo Mohamed is the proprietor of ‘Fathi,’ a retail establishment that specializes in a diverse range of fast-moving consumer goods. Notably, the enterprise serves as a clean cookstove retailer. With the support of the KKCF funding, Hassan Halimo Mohamed will establish a second outlet in Kakuma Camp 3. The funding will also facilitate the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Gateway Diagnosis and Healthcare Ltd is a medical clinic that offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services including maternity, dental, radiology and ultrasound, pharmacy, and laboratory. Due to the huge population in Kakuma, clinical and chemist services are on demand. The main challenge is the capacity to meet the medical costs. In Kakuma, […]

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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 […]

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Gatwech Tuach Gatlou operates 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 acces to funds within the camp. With the […]

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GLAP Enterprises manufactures and sells various types of soap and disinfectants in the Kakuma Kalobeyei area. Additionally, it produces hair conditioners, baby soap, and hand sanitizers. Hygiene products like bathing soap and washing detergents are vitally important in all households in preventing outbreaks of diseases. In Kakuma town, camps, and Kalobeyei, most of these products […]

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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.

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Green Innovation Ventures Limited (GIVE LTD) is an energy and technology company that builds and installs standalone solar rooftop systems to electrify enterprises and households and for productive use The company addresses the low affordability and adoption problems related to solar energy for productive use and related electric appliances/equipment and goes further to provide a […]

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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 […]

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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.

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Homegrown Millers Limited is a milling company specializing in the production and distribution of maize meal flour, branded as PAMOJA®. The company targets marginalized and low-income customers, providing affordable and high-quality fortified maize flour primarily used for ugali, a staple food in Kenyan communities. With the support from KKCF, Homegrown Millers Limited is expanding into […]

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Homespun Bookshop is a leading supplier of office supplies and stationery in the Kakuma-Kalobeyei area, catering to various customers such as public schools, agencies, NGOs, and government institutions. With the support from KKCF, Homespun Bookshop will expand its business premises, purchase additional stationery stock, and acquire printing equipment to meet the market demand.

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Horseed Wholesalers provides fast-moving consumer commodities in the Kakuma-Kalobeyei area. The business has three outlets located in Kalobeyei Village 1, Kakuma Camp 4, and Kakuma town. With the support from KKCF, Horseed Wholesalers will operationalize an egg depot in Kakuma, access working capital, and restock inventory in the three shops.

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Hydroponics Africa installs simplified cost-effective hydroponic farming solutions that deliver value through less water usage, reduced labor and land requirements, and increase in crop yield. The company focuses on production and selling of fresh farm produce, manufacture and Installation of hydroponic systems , distribution and Installation of plant responsive systems , manufacture, and distribution of […]

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Itopride Chemist provides over-the-counter sales of human medicine while dispensing prescribed medicine in Kakuma. The company intends to fill the huge demand for healthcare services in Kakuma and its environs by properly dispensing quality drugs to patients. Through the KKCF funding, the business intends to purchase medical equipment to operationalize its clinic. Gallery

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Justin Arike Abraham operates a tailoring shop specializing in African wear for both men and women in Kakuma refugee camp. With the growing demand for professional tailoring services in the area, Justin through the support of KKCF is looking at avail fabric and tailoring accessories in Kakuma and relieve the community burden of ordering these […]

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K De Igratium International Limited (KDII Ltd) addresses menstrual health challenges by supplying reusable sanitary towels that can be used for up to one year; this reduces the cost in low-income areas. The company addresses waste management challenges caused by disposable pads with the core intent of ensuring that girls and women stay hygienic even […]

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Kagema Stationers and General Suppliers specialize in the trade of textbooks, catering to educational institutions of all levels. The business has three distinct outlets in Kakuma town, and Kakuma Camps 3 and 4. With the support from KKCF, Kagema Stationers and General Suppliers will acquire and install printing machines that will allow them to expand […]

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Kakuma Medical Clinic offers a wide range of outpatient and inpatient services such as minor surgery, laboratory services, clinical consultation, ambulance services and a chemist within Kakuma town. Due to the huge population in Kakuma, clinical and chemist services are on demand. The main challenge is the capacity to meet the medical costs. In Kakuma, […]

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Kakuma Peana Bookshop provides education materials to schools and tertiary education centers within the Kakuma Kalobeyei area. Bookshops in Kakuma town outsource supplies from Nairobi and the locality does not have a printing facility with desired capabilities to print quality exam materials. The planned acquisition of a large printing press will enable the business to […]

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Kalobeyei Main Medical Centre offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services in Kalobeyei including pharmacy, laboratory, nursing services and community public health education. The huge population in Kalobeyei Camp exerts pressure on the healthcare sector in the region, thus the centre which serves as the only private clinic in Kalobeyei addresses these gaps […]

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Kenya Bankers Sacco is a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) dedicated to providing affordable financial services to members and customers. Regulated by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority, Kenya Bankers Sacco oversees eight branches and three sub-branches across Kenya. The company’s primary focus to mobilize deposits, offereconomical credit, and educate members on personal finance. With […]

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Kidogo Innovation uses a social franchising model to partner with entrepreneurial women entrepreneurs (Mamaprenuers) to help them start or improve their own early childhood education micro-businesses. The company creates an avenue for; children to receive physical, social, and cognitive stimulation which enables them to enter primary schools with a strong foundation and adolescents who previously […]

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Kijani Testing Limited specialises in providing field trials and market testing services of renewable energy, off-grid appliances and equipment meant to positively impact the lives of potential users. With the support from KKCF, Kijani Testing Limited will set up hubs in Kakuma and Kalobeyei to educate the communities on sustainable technologies and bridge the gap […]

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Konyokonyo Shop is a general merchandise retail outlet in Kalobeyei Village camp 1. The shop currently serves 70 daily customers from Kalobeyei Village camp 1, 2 and 3. With the support of the KKCF funding, Kokonyo Shop will have access to working capital, and expand into Kalobeyei Village 3 through the establishment of an outlet. […]

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Kosh Wholesalers is a general merchandise shop in Kakuma Camp 3. The shop also supplies wholesale branded bottled water. With support from the KKCF funding, the business will be expanded through the procurement of wholesale stock and a cargo tricycle for efficient goods supply.

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Lee Baby Shop is a wholesale and retail baby shop in Kakuma Town. The business specializes in a wide range of baby products, including toys, baby clothing, maternity kits, baby feeding kits, and event decorations. The business serves a diverse range of customers, including expectant mothers, agencies, event planners, the local community in Kakuma and […]

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Lifta Kenya Limited specializes in the sourcing, processing and bottling of mineral water. The company’s bottling facility is located in Kakuma Town, with plans to scale up its mineral water processing capacity and add a recycling component to address the environmental threat caused by discarded plastic bottles. With the support from KKCF, Lifta Kenya Limited […]

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Loteteleit Company Limited specializes in the distribution of animal feeds, which have gained increasing popularity in Turkana due to prolonged drought periods. These animal feeds are tailored for use by both pastoralists and subsistence farmers who raise livestock in close proximity. The company has established a partnership with small-scale poultry and dairy goat farmers and […]

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Luma 2000 Academy is a private educational institution that caters to 360 students, offering both day schooling and boarding options. With the support of the KKCF funding, Luma 2000 Academy will construct additional classrooms and a dormitory. This initiative marks the beginning of Luma 2000 Academy’s journey toward developing permanent, well-ventilated classrooms that will create […]

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Lyonora Company Limited is a woman-owned private agribusiness company that offers innovative and climate-smart solutions to common farming challenges. With the support from KKCF, Lyonora Company Limited will deliver field-based learning on food and nutrition, crop husbandry, post-harvest management, and record keeping. Additionally, the company will supply and install vertical kitchen gardens in households and […]

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Mama Robi Motorcycle Spares is a motorcycle spare parts and repair services dealer located in the heart of Kakuma Town. With the support from KKCF, Mama Robi Motorcycle Spares will increase its capacity to supply motorcycle spare parts in Kalobeyei. The business will also intensify its sales and marketing activities to increase its market share.

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Mejamoe Enterprise trades in cereals and provides flour milling services of various grains, including maize, sorghum, wheat, millet, and sesame seeds. With the support from KKCF, Mejamoe Enterprise will procure additional milling equipment. This additional equipment will enhance the business processing capacity and increase access to food products for the community.

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Migingo Fish Supplies Limited deals in the supply and distribution of fresh and frozen fish. The company sells three main types of fish: Tilapia, Nile Perch and Mackerel. The company also offers structured quality and food safety management trainings to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those owned by women and youth. To address […]

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Mohamed Adan Juma operates a general merchandise shop in Kakuma Camp 1 that specializes in the sale of fast-moving consumer goods. 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 the support from KKCF, Mohamed Adan Juma […]

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Mohammed Aliyi Jundi operates two general merchandise retail shops within Kakuma Camp 1. The shops serve 800 refugee households on a monthly basis. They are 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, Mohammed Aliyi […]

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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 […]

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Mount Sayun Farm Inputs and Supplies Agrovet offers veterinary clinical services and supply of animal feeds and drugs in Lodwar Town. Due to the high demand for poultry feeds, vaccines, and drugs in Kakuma and Kalobeyei which are usually sourced all the way from Lodwar, Mount Sayun’s presence in Kakuma will reduce the cost and […]

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Mustard Sea Grocery and Hotel specializes in both wholesale and retail grocery sales, along with providing event management services. The business caters to a diverse clientele, including organizations, and schools. With the support from KKCF, Mustard Sea Grocery and Hotel will acquire a freezer and additional stock, as well as equipment for the event management side […]

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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.

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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 […]

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Namitiir General Contractors & Suppliers Limited is a wholesale beverage-selling business located in Gold Centre, Turkana West Sub County. The business has an established market in Kakuma and surrounding villages such as Naduat, Lokore, and Tulabalany. With the support from KKCF, Namitiir General Contractors & Suppliers Limited will expand the shop, add new shelves, and […]

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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 […]

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Namuu Enterprises specializes in the trading of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cooking gas and its associated accessories. In the Kakuma region, there is a notable shortage of LPG cooking gas due to distribution challenges, leading the community to depend heavily on charcoal and kerosene for cooking and lighting. With the support of the KKCF funding, […]

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Naporoto Enterprises provides consumable products to the residents and Inua Jamii program beneficiaries in Kalobeyei center. Through KKCF funding the retailer intends to expand the business by adding different varieties of products to meet the growing demand for consumables and avail more products for the residents to have consumption choices.

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Nawi Rides Limited is a taxi service provider based in Lodwar with a fleet of 15 vehicles. The company offers digital taxi services from their platform available on Play Store and AppStore platform where customers download and requests vehicle services. The company also offers motorcycle ride services, and courier services goods delivery services. With the […]

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Nawountos Building and Construction Enterprises is a hardware company in Kakuma that sells building and construction material such as cement, paints, iron sheets, nails, timber, and metal. The business is highly diversified with wide range on shelved products, craft ship, welding business and construction contracting of jobs with high level of galvanizing i.e. construction of […]

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Neema Hotel provides meals and drinks to the residents of Kakuma town with a fast-food outlet. To meet the growing demand for restaurant services, the business with the assistance of KKCF funding intends to expand into butchery and grocery services. Gallery

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Neema Retail Shop is a general merchandise shop in Kakuma Town. The business specializes in both the wholesale and retail of various products and food items. The shop also supplies wholesale items to five pastoralist villages surrounding Kakuma and Kalobeyei. With the support from KKCF, Neema Retail Shop will procure a refrigerator, install a power system, […]

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Nemlon Enterprise offers tailoring and dressmaking services in Kakuma town. The increase in population in the Kakuma Kalobeyei area has meant that there is a huge demand for qualified tailors. The increase in population, especially the refugees from different nationalities, has necessitated different clothing tastes and fashions in this industry. Additionally, the increase of school-going […]

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Ngilingamor is a general merchandise shop in Kalobeyei that offers various household consumable products. In response to customer demand for more affordable maize flour, Hellen seized an opportunity by investing in a posho mill. The business now processes and stocks its competitively priced maize flour. With the support of the KKCF funding, Ngilingamor will renovate […]

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Oasis Hotel is a retail store in Kakuma town. The shop has established a solid and growing customer base, with a focus on popular products like chilled beverages. However, the shop lacks sufficient refrigeration capacity to support the increasing demand. With the support from KKCF, Oasis Hotel will procure a chest freezer and renovate the outlet.

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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 […]

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Oropoi Medicare Limited is a longstanding healthcare provider in Kakuma town, committed to delivering a comprehensive array of healthcare services. These services include child immunization, health education programs, and general medical treatment for adults and children. With the support of the KKCF funding, Oropoi Medicare Limited will procure medical equipment and essential medications, and undergo […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Rafode is a micro-finance company that provides financial services and renewable energy products (solar lamps and energy savings cookstoves) to low-income rural communities who live below $3 per day. Through the KKCF Funding, the company is expanding its operations to refugees in Kakuma Camp and Kalobeyei Settlement scheme to increase access to affordable financial services […]

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Rama Beauty parlour provides cosmetology services to residents of Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Through KKCF assistance the business will expand into the provision of additional beauty services and also sell beauty product to the community on retail. This will go a long way in meeting the growing demand for cosmetology services. Gallery  

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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 […]

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Renewvia Energy Kenya is an energy company that designs and constructs solar mini grids, supplying underserved communities with reliable and affordable electricity The business seeks to transforms lives through providing reliable, modern,safe, and affordable electricity to low income and densely populated areas that are underserved or far from the Kenya power. In Kakuma and Kalobeyei […]

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Rihum Computer Solutions is a cybercafé and phone repair business in Kakuma. Recognizing the demand for computer skills, the business initiated a training program, providing apprenticeships and opportunities for young individuals interested in computer and phone repair. With the support from KKCF, Rihum Computer Solutions will renovate their shop, procure phone spare parts, and printing […]

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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.

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Sagal shop is a general merchandise business in Kakuma Camp 1 that sells household items and various food commodities. 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. Sagal Shop has two outlets: one outlet fully dedicated to […]

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Sajop Automobile Enterprises undertakes the repair and maintenance of vehicles in Kakuma. The company also provides welding services where it produces power towers, steel windows, gates, and signposts The business has managed to train 65 youths in Mechanic and welding skills in Kakuma, 35 of them being seconded by Swiss contact a non-governmental organization dealing […]

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Salama Enterprise specializes in the trade of second-hand clothing. The enterprise, which caters to retail and wholesale customers, has six outlets strategically positioned in Kakuma Camps 1 and 3. With the support of the KKCF funding, Salama Enterprise will target other small scale second-hand clothes vendors to educate them on the benefits of sourcing merchandise […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Sanivation Limited is a waste treatment company that partners with local governments to help meet the growing waste processing need from septic tanks and pit latrines. Their model is to build and operate faecal sludge treatment plants so that they can be operationally sustainable. Through the KKCF funding, Sanivation will operate and maintain a fecal […]

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Shujaa Customs Prints offers outdoor ads, graphic designs, branding and general printing in Kakuma. There is a growing need of advertising, printing, and distinctive designs in Kakuma/Kalobeyei from individuals and institutions. Printing, branding and designs technologies have greatly improved with time as they offer fast, top-quality designs at reasonable costs. In Kakuma, with many international […]

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Silo Agrovet Limited specializes in the provision of high-quality animal health products and services, quality feeds, and extension services. The business has established 35 agents in Turkana North, West, and Central. Currently, agro-vets in the region source their products from as far as Nairobi. With the support from KKCF, Silo Agrovet Limited will procure and […]

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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. […]

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Steve King Bakers provides unique products such as bread and buns (baked and fried) across Turkana County. There is a huge population in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, since most bakers use traditional methods to bake, Steve King bakers fill the gap by meeting the need for quality baked goods in the county and in Kakuma Kalobeyei […]

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Sunken Limited is a producer of energy-saving cooking stoves specifically targeting low-income earners. The company has set up a production company in Kakuma that allows it to utilize locally available raw materials. The stoves are predominantly marketed to refugees and the host community in the Kakuma Kalobeyei area. Sunken’s stoves have been recognized and recommended […]

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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, […]

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TakaTaka Solutions is a waste management company that collects, sorts, composts, and recycles waste materials across three Kenyan cities. With the support from KKCF, TakaTaka Solutions will expand into the Kakuma-Kaloyebei area and establish a buy-back center to collect illegally dumped waste. The company will also create employment for marginalized and refugee populations, whichconstitute the […]

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The Hive is a leading specialist in modern beekeeping equipment and beekeeping services in Kenya where it works closely with beekeepers focusing on increasing production and quality of bee products such as honey and beeswax. The Hive Limited over the years has focused on increasing quantities of honey, wax and other bee products to meet […]

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Tulu Tulu traders offers tailoring services in Kakuma town and specializes in school uniforms. The population of the camp has been increasing to the current estimated population of 250, 000 people and 2,500 business. There has been constant outflows and inflows from various countries of goods and people. Tailoring takes 4% of the services offered […]

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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 […]

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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.

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Unity Bakery supplies doughnuts and scones in Kakuma town, Kakuma camp and Kalobeyei camp. There is growing potential for baking services due to a rapidly growing population and to this end, Unity Bakery through the support of KKCF intends to acquire modern bakery equipment and expand its facility. With this improvement, the bakery will be […]

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Usafi Green Energy Limited is a clean energy company in Kakuma producing improved cookstoves and briquettes. There is a high demand for clean cooking solutions in Kakuma- Kalobeyei Camp due to the large population and pressure exerted on the available resources for provision of fuel. The use of firewood in the camp presents threats to […]

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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 […]

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre (WEEE Centre) undertakes e-waste recycling where it safely collects and dismantles e-waste to recover raw materials for recycling into new electronic products. WEEE Centre has safely and successfully processed over 10,000 tons of e-waste since 2012 and has eight collection centers spread across the country for expanded e-waste collection. […]

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Wessex Social Ventures (WSV) is a social enterprise that avails DOT Glasses to communities in 14 countries in East Africa, West Africa, South Asia, and Central Asia. In Kenya, DOT Glasses focus on rural and peri-urban areas targeting the poorest and most underserved. DOT Glasses provides low-cost adjustable eyeglasses to those who could not previously […]

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Wholeness Fashion and Design is a retail apparel shop located in Kakuma town. The business caters to the demand for affordable and diverse second-hand clothing in the Kakuma – Kalobeyei region while also providing new clothing options for individuals. With the support of the KKCF funding, the business will be able to cover working capital, […]

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Wicomnet Solutions is an internet service provider and WI-FI distribution company operating from the Kakuma refugee camp and offering their services across Kalobeyei, Kakuma town, and within the refugee camp. The company has gained community goodwill as the preferred service provider, driven by the rising demand for internet connectivity for entertainment, education, and information dissemination. […]

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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 […]

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Ziwani Poultry Enterprise is an agribusiness that supports small holder farmers to produce improved chicken and duck breeds. The business also offers monthly training to small-scale farmers and incubation services. Through the KKCF funding, the company is improving the chicken value chain in the Kakuma Kalobeyei area by linking farmers to markets and availing equipment […]

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Zoe Shop is a carpentry and steel fabrication business that specializes in creating a wide range of products while also offering welding services. The business currently serves approximately 50 walk-in clients, with its growth attributed to word-of-mouth referrals. With the support of the KKCF funding, Zoe Shop will access essential working capital, expand the workshop, […]

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