Rising tide of microfinance helps lift South Sudanese boatmaker Rwanda-based lender Inkomoko operates in five countries and is looking to expand in west and central Africa. When the rains come, Gore Ladu’s town of Mangala on the banks of the
Scaling Responsibly in Fragile Markets: A Path for New Entrants By Lilliane Rumanyika Rumanyika, Chief Financial Officer, Inkomoko. The Financial Times recently recognized Inkomoko as the 8th fastest-growing company in Africa. However, for us, growth isn’t the ultimate goal. As
A Business Rewritten by Its Own Mistakes: Denis Akumuntu’s Real-World Guide There’s a version of business most people imagine when they hear the word: spreadsheets, invoices, barcodes, maybe a swivel chair, and some neat rows of numbers telling you what
Naomi Nyengai’s business began on a wheelbarrow. Now, she’s ready to scale. If only the system would let her For a woman running a business in Kakuma, Naomi Nyengai has no illusions about the challenges women entrepreneurs face worldwide. “Women
Muktar Mohamed’s Path From Struggling Café Owner to Thriving Businessman A World Bank report points out that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa make up about 90% of all businesses and 80% of employment, but they still face a
Elizabeth Lueth Nyanluak’s story embodies the strength of determination and resilience. Originally from South Sudan, Elizabeth has been a resident of Kakuma refugee camp since its inception in 1992. In the face of challenges, Elizabeth has emerged as a remarkable
In March 2024, Inkomoko’s comms team in Ethiopia met with clients to learn more about their experiences in our new program focused on urban refugees and internally displaced people in Addis. Seher Fuad was kind enough to let us share
This Labour Day, we spotlight incredible client success stories like Mesfin. Mesfin Getahun Gebreyohanis is a force for economic empowerment within Kakuma refugee camp. His enterprise directly employs 51 individuals, drawn from both the refugee and host communities. These jobs
Adelle Mubalama’s tailoring shop in the Kakuma Refugee Camp is a whirlwind of activity. Fabrics in vibrant African prints hang alongside neatly finished garments, and the buzz of sewing machines fills the air. For Adelle, a refugee from the Democratic
The oranges from Vitaline Jemaiyo Kiprop’s plastic basket spilled onto the high street. There was one in a road-side puddle that bobbed a bit as the traffic went by in the Central Business District. The others had rolled under cars,
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