Dorcas Nduku is a small business owner in Wamunyu market, Machakos County who runs a general shop serving her local community. For years, she worked hard to sustain her business, but limited capital restricted her growth. On average, her daily sales stood at approximately KES 5,000 ­- just enough to keep the shop running, but

When Benson Kilonzo set out to build his bakery business, he had the skill, determination, and a ready market within his community. As a trained chef and entrepreneur, he began producing mandazi and bread to meet growing local demand. However, despite his commitment and strong customer interest, one major limitation stood in the way of

In the heart of Katulani, 20 determined women under the Kwiyumya kwa AKA Group are proving that when women save together, they transform not only their households but their entire community. What began as a shared vision to improve their livelihoods through collective savings became a life-changing reality in October 2024, when the group successfully

At 56 years old, Paul Kituku from Mavindini Ward, Makueni County is proof that it is never too late to transform one’s livelihood. Once heavily dependent on his children for financial support, Paul wanted to become self-reliant and build a more sustainable future through farming. His journey began when he joined MPANZI SACCO after he