Mkono at a glance

• Who we are

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Mkono is a Canadian non-profit organization that provides young entrepreneurs in Kenya with the tools they need to grow their businesses:
loans and mentorship.

Loans

No-interest loans to use as working capital to grow their businesses ​

Mentorship

Access to a global network of young professionals, our Mkono Mentors

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Our entrepreneurs

• Meet some of the entrepreneurs
• How entrepreneurs are using their Mkono loans

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Justine

Rhoi Creations, Justine’s business, focuses on custom-made interior decor. When COVID-19 restrictions forced people to spend more time at home, she helped her customers feel better at home by redesigning their spaces. Her Mkono loan allowed her to sustain this growth.

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Caroline

Caroline's company, Wee Care Daycare, offers daycare services to families in her community. When COVID-19 hit, she used her loan to pivot her business model. She bought computers that children could use to continue learning remotely.

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Give a hand

Mkono means "hand" in Swahili, one of the official languages in Kenya. Let's give a hand to young entrepreneurs in Kenya. Together.

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