Business allows people to gain little money to support their families, today people who are involved in running small business are able to support their families and able to cover all associated expenditure. During our session we had with teenagers and widowers they showed their willingness to start small businesses that would allow them to gain income to cover their basic needs.”we need to be empowered in ways that we can start running business which will enable us to generate income to support our families. we have children who cannot go to school barefoot, they have uniforms which must be washed daily. so if we do not engage ourselves into business what shall we do to cover such needs?” one of participant said.

The need of life and livelihood skills is high in kakuma since mothers have to be empowered with skills and resources to run small business to support their family. there are various categories of business that should be practiced which will allow dependence and build self esteem among people in the region. learn more