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Voices from the Ground

The people who keep Kenya moving.

From open-air market stalls in Gikomba to workshops in Kariobangi and farms in Siaya, meet the everyday entrepreneurs building Kenya's economy with BNAK.

Jane, fresh produce trader Food & trade
“Every basket on this stall carries a family forward.”
Jane, fresh produce trader Gikomba, Nairobi
Kevin, boda boda rider Mobility
“I move people. BNak helps me move ahead.”
Kevin, boda boda rider Kisumu
Mercy, salon owner Beauty & care
“My chair is a place where people leave feeling taller.”
Mercy, salon owner Kawangware, Nairobi
Mwangi, furniture artisan Making
“Good work deserves a fair chance to find its market.”
Mwangi, furniture artisan Kariobangi, Nairobi
Achieng, smallholder farmer Agribusiness
“When farmers grow, the whole village eats better.”
Achieng, smallholder farmer Siaya County
Salma, guesthouse owner Hospitality
“The welcome is a business. The belonging is the reward.”
Salma, guesthouse owner Kilifi County
Fatuma, spice trader Enterprise
“Our ideas are as rich as what we sell.”
Fatuma, spice trader Mombasa Old Town
Peter, dukashop owner Retail
“Small shelves. Big responsibility.”
Peter, dukashop owner Nakuru County
The next generation Community
“A room full of owners is a room full of solutions.”
The next generation BNak member forum
Rose, textile maker Culture & craft
“Our heritage is not behind us. It is a living livelihood.”
Rose, textile maker Kakamega County

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