Country: Kenya
Lead organisation: African Agency for Arid Resources
Entrepreneurs in Northern Kenya face multiple interconnected challenges including restricted market access and a lack of investor connections, leading many enterprises in the region to fail. To address this, the African Agency for Arid Resources Ltd has established the KAVADI Business Incubator, a for-profit entrepreneur support organisation based in Nanyuki. The incubator focuses on value addition, circularity, and climate resilience, with a particular emphasis on empowering women and youth. Beneficiaries will gain skills, market access, and investor connections.