KKCF businesses in Kakuma urged to scale up
Businesses supported through the Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund (KKCF) have been urged to move beyond survival and grow into enterprises capable of attracting investments and creating jobs. According to Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John Erus, the enterprises hold the key to turning Kakuma into a commercially viable hub for the local refugee population, host communities, […] The post KKCF…
Over the past seven years, KKCF, an International Finance Corporation program, has provided more than $11.9 million in funding to over 120 businesses in Kakuma. These enterprises have invested an additional $13.2 million in matching funds, contributing to the growth of Kakuma into a multi-million-dollar market. Dr. John Erus, Deputy Governor of Turkana, urged these businesses to transition from survival to becoming thriving enterprises that can attract investments and create jobs.
The county has elevated Kakuma to a municipality and is working to improve infrastructure and services to make the business environment investor-friendly. This includes upgrading the Kakuma-Letea road and constructing a slaughterhouse at the Kakuma Modern Market. Additionally, plans are underway to ensure the business environment is secure and conducive for growth.
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