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Mkono 2022 : Our Impact in Kenya

3/11/2023

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Mkono Impact Report
2022 was Mkono’s most impactful year to date. This year, we continued expanding our loans and mentorship programs to include 27 entrepreneurs, all while developing our operational sustainability. As the year came to a close, we were proud to see strong repeat usership from our entrepreneurs, and witness the growth of their businesses.
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A few months into 2023, we take the time to reflect on our impact this past year. We’re excited to share with you our 2022 Impact Report. To get a brief overview, read on.

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The Driving Force of the Informal Sector for Economic Growth - Spotlight on the Jua Kali Industry

10/27/2022

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PictureFigure 1: Jua Kali Artisan at Work (Source: Business Daily Africa)

The informal sector in Sub-Saharan Africa is a booming and prominent part of national economies. It provides goods and services to both urban and rural communities, and plays a complimentary role by filling gaps the government and private sector fail to fill (Rohregger, et al., 2021). Governments' inability to increase employment opportunities, an overwhelming lack of international competition in the private sector and low levels of education and training have all attributed to the informal sector’s dominance over the formal sector in Sub-Saharan Africa (Turkson, Amissah, & Gyeke-Dako, 2020). 


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Resources For Kenyan Entrepreneurs

10/2/2022

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Starting a business is not an easy feat. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of resources that tackle the most common challenges entrepreneurs face, from securing funding sources to registering a business. Read on to get insight into what it takes to be a business owner in Kenya!

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Fundraising Alert! Mkono Participates in GlobalGiving’s Little x Little Matching Campaign

9/8/2022

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We have exciting news. This September, Mkono is taking part of GlobalGiving’s Little x Little Matching Campaign. From September 12, 2022 to September 16, 2022, you and anybody you know can donate directly here. For more information, read on.

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An Interview with Joseph Ombam, Mkono’s Kenya Growth Catalyst Consultant

9/3/2022

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Last spring, we welcomed Joseph Ombam as our Kenya Growth Catalyst Consultant. Recently, we sat down with him to get to know him better. In this interview, Joseph shares his background, goals in his new role, and thoughts on Mkono’s impact.
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Joseph Ombam
" I am excited to join Mkono as the Kenya Growth Catalyst Consultant. I am coming into this role with vast experience in finance, administration, and operations from my previous engagements locally in Kenya with renowned international non-profit organizations. 
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My role at Mkono cuts across the whole entrepreneurship ecosystem to elevate both the input and output, from the CONTRIBUTORS (Mkono donors & Mkono allies) to the ENABLERS (Mkono's team) and eventually to the ENTREPRENEURS whom we look to reach all over Kenya. 

I am looking forward to great collaborations across the board to realize the intended growth and beyond in the coming year. "

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